The cheapest and fastest buses from Salvador to Aracaju
Cheapest price on Sep 09
$25
Average ticket price on Sep 09
$30
Fastest journey on Sep 09
5 h
Average journey duration on Sep 09
5 h 14 m
Buses on Sep 09
12
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salvador to Aracaju is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salvador to Aracaju will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Wed, Sep 09, we found 12 buses from Salvador to Aracaju, including 12 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 09 the direct buses cover the 277 km distance in an average of 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Wed, Sep 09 the slowest buses will take 5 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:45 AM5h55Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário3:40 PMAracaju, Terminal Rodoviário$251One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM5h14Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário11:59 PMAracaju, Terminal Rodoviário$251One-way0 transfers
6:15 PM5h44Salvador11:59 PMAracaju$291One-way0 transfers
6:15 PM5h44Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário11:59 PMAracaju, Terminal Rodoviário$291One-way0 transfers
8:10 AM7h05Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário3:15 PMAracaju, Terminal Rodoviário$311One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM5h00Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário12:30 AMAracaju, Terminal Rodoviário$311One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM5h14Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário11:59 PMAracaju, Terminal Rodoviário$251One-way0 transfers
6:20 AM5h15Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário11:35 AMAracaju, Terminal Rodoviário$311One-way0 transfers
12:15 PM5h15Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário5:30 PMAracaju, Terminal Rodoviário$311One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM5h25Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário3:25 PMAracaju, Terminal Rodoviário$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Salvador to Aracaju
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salvador to Aracaju among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $1037.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $1037 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salvador to Aracaju:
A bus is $1007 (€814) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salvador to Aracaju costing on average $1037 (€838).
Other travel options to Aracaju take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 5h 34m versus 4h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Rota Transportes, Águia Branca, Catedral, EXP SAO LUIZ, SAO LUIZ, TRANSITO LIVRE, FlixBus, Flixbus Brazil.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Salvador to Aracaju Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 06:38AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 06:39AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Catedral | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Catedral | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:37PM | Arrival Time 05:02AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:39PM | Arrival Time 05:04AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
Salvador to Aracaju bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salvador to Aracaju buses for today, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:10 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 7h05 | 3:15 PM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h55 | 3:40 PM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 3:25 PM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 3:45 PM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h15 | 5:45 PM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 9:25 PM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h44 | 11:59 PM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Salvador | 5h44 | 11:59 PM Aracaju | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h00 | 11:30 PM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h14 | 11:59 PM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h00 | 12:30 AM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:39 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 5:04 AM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 5:05 AM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 9 | |||||
![]() | 6:20 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h15 | 11:35 AM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 12:05 PM Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salvador to Aracaju
Buses from Salvador to Aracaju run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Águia Branca, Rota Transportes, Catedral, SAO LUIZ, EXP SAO LUIZ, TRANSITO LIVRE, FlixBus from Salvador to AracajuYou can travel by bus between Salvador to Aracaju with Águia Branca, Rota Transportes, Catedral, SAO LUIZ, EXP SAO LUIZ, TRANSITO LIVRE, FlixBus for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Águia Branca
Rota Transportes
Catedral
FlixBus
SAO LUIZ
EXP SAO LUIZ
TRANSITO LIVRE
Accessibility & Comfort on Brazilian Buses
Brazil's bus network is extensive, connecting major cities, charming towns and even remote areas that might be difficult to reach by other means. With Omio, you gain access to a vast array of domestic and regional bus routes, simplifying your booking experience. Brazilian buses offer various comfort levels to suit every traveler and budget. Here's a quick overview of the main bus classes you'll encounter:
| Feature | Conventional | Executivo | Semi-leito | Leito | Leito-cama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Trip | Short | Medium-short | Medium-long | Long | Very long |
| Cost | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$$ |
| Recline | Up to 120° | Up to 135° | Up to 140° | Up to 160° | Up to 180° |
| Width | 43cm | 45cm | Up to 50cm (less distance between seats) | 50cm (greater distance between seats) | 50cm (greater distance between seats) |
| Restroom | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Water | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Air-conditioning | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| USB and Wi-Fi | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Curtain | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Blanket & Pillow | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Some routes |
Compared to flights, bus travel often presents a more affordable alternative, allowing you to allocate more of your budget to experiences and activities. Plus, many routes offer scenic road journeys, providing a unique perspective of Brazil's diverse landscapes.
FAQs: Bus from Salvador to Aracaju
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salvador to Aracaju by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aracaju, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Rota Transportes
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice, priority seating for passengers with disabilities
- Águia Branca
- Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
- Catedral
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice. Priority seating for passengers with disabilities.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Rota Transportes
- One piece up to 30kg checked luggage, one carry-on up to 5kg
- Águia Branca
- One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
- Catedral
- One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
- Rota Transportes
- Additional luggage allowed for extra fee
- Águia Branca
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Catedral
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Rota Transportes
- Small pets allowed in carriers, advance notification required
- Águia Branca
- Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate
- Catedral
- Small pets allowed in carriers
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Salvador to Aracaju
Most Salvador to Aracaju buses use the Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário to Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Salvador and Aracaju bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Salvador station do buses to Aracaju leave from?
Getting to Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário from Salvador city centre
Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário is 4 km from Salvador city centre. Public transport options include:
Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário bus station facilities and services
Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court with various local and fast food options
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs from different banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário: Wheelchair ramps and elevators.
Which Aracaju station do buses from Salvador arrive at?
Getting to Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário from Aracaju city centre
Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário is 1 km from Aracaju city centre. Public transport options include:
Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário bus station facilities and services
Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court with local and fast food options
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs from different banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aracaju, Terminal Rodoviário: Wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms.
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