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Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Renowned modern art museum beside Guanabara Bay, celebrated for Brazilian collections and a landmark Affonso Eduardo Reidy building.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$27
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 43 m
Buses on Sep 19
112
Distance
358 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Fast buses
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 112 buses from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ, including 112 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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.
5:30 PM6h00São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê11:30 PMRio de Janeiro$181One-way0 transfers
10:50 PM6h30São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê5:20 AMRio de Janeiro$201One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM5h40São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê4:40 PMRio de Janeiro$201One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM6h30São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê4:30 PMRio de Janeiro$211One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM6h30São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê12:30 PMRio de Janeiro$211One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 PM5h25São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê4:00 AMRio de Janeiro$261One-way0 transfers
- 11:59 PM5h30São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê5:29 AMRio de Janeiro$231One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM5h40São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê4:40 PMRio de Janeiro$201One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM6h00São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê11:30 PMRio de Janeiro$181One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM6h00São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê1:00 PMRio de Janeiro$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $550.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $550 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m 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 |
The cheapest way to travel from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is a bus with an average price of $26.
This is compared to other travel options from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ:
A bus is $524 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ costing on average $550.
The fastest way to travel from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 27m.
Other travel options to Rio de Janeiro, RJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between São Paulo, SP and Rio de Janeiro, RJ including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 6h 33m versus 5h 50m 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 Penha, Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Expresso Do Sul, Catarinense, 1001, VIACAO RIO DOCE, AGUIA FLEX, FlixBus, WE MOBI, Expresso Adamantina, Viação Notável, FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil.
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.
São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 06:31AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 12:02AM | Arrival Time 06:32AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 06:16AM | Duration 6h01 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator WE MOBI | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator VIACAO RIO DOCE | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:51PM | Duration 6h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator VIACAO RIO DOCE | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Expresso Adamantina | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Expresso Adamantina | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator WE MOBI | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator CB_EXPRESSO NOTAVEL | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator WE MOBI | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator VIACAO RIO DOCE | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:41PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator CB_EXPRESSO NOTAVEL | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Catarinense | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 11:51PM | Arrival Time 06:21AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator AGUIA FLEX | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Expresso Do Sul | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:48AM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 11:58PM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator VIACAO RIO DOCE | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itapemirim | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator 1001 | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Penha | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:59AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Expresso Adamantina | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:34AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Live departures
São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 4:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 10:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 4:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 5:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 11:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 11:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 5:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 11:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 5:00 PM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 7h30 | 12:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:00 PM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 7h30 | 12:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 5:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h15 | 11:45 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 11:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 12:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 12:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:05 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 12:35 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 1:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:50 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 1:20 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:50 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 1:20 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 1:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:50 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 2:20 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 2:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:15 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 7h05 | 3:20 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 3:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 3:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:50 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:20 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:55 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:25 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 4:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:15 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:45 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:15 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:45 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h45 | 5:15 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 4:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 PM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 7h05 | 5:35 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:35 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 4:35 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:35 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 5h25 | 4:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:40 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:10 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 10:40 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 7h55 | 6:35 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:45 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 7h00 | 5:45 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:45 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:15 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:50 PM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 6h30 | 5:20 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:50 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:20 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 7h00 | 6:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 6h00 | 5:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 7h00 | 6:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:05 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:35 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:10 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:40 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:15 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:45 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:20 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 5:20 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:25 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 5h25 | 4:50 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 PM São Paulo, SP | 6h20 | 5:50 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:40 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h15 | 5:55 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:41 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h29 | 6:10 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:45 PM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 6h40 | 6:25 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:45 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h45 | 6:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:45 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 5:45 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:45 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 7h55 | 7:40 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:50 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:20 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:50 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:20 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:55 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:25 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:55 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h53 | 6:48 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:58 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:28 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:59 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:29 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:59 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 5:59 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:59 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h31 | 6:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:59 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 5h30 | 5:29 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:59 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:29 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| 12:01 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:31 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:02 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:32 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:05 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:35 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:10 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:40 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:15 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h01 | 6:16 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:20 AM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 6h40 | 7:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:20 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:50 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:25 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:55 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 6:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 7:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:35 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h15 | 6:50 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:40 AM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 7h05 | 7:45 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:45 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 7:15 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 7:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 7:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:15 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 7:45 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 8:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:45 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 8:15 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h15 | 8:15 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 8:30 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:15 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 12:45 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 1:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 1:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 1:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:05 AM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 9h50 | 4:55 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h15 | 1:45 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 2:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 7h30 | 3:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 3:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 3:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 3:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 3:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 8h30 | 5:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 3:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h51 | 4:51 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 5:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 5:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 5h40 | 4:40 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 AM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 7h30 | 7:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 6:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 8h10 | 8:10 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 7:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 7:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 7:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 7:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 7:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 8:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 7h00 | 9:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h00 | 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 9:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 9:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:50 PM São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp | 6h40 | 9:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 6h30 | 10:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:30 PM São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê | 7h50 | 11:20 PM Rio de Janeiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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Buses from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ run on average 101 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 101 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 222 miles (358 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 222 miles (358 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 101 |
Direct buses 101 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Expresso Do Sul, 1001, Penha, Catarinense, VIACAO RIO DOCE, AGUIA FLEX, WE MOBI, Expresso Adamantina from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJYou can travel by bus between São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Expresso Do Sul, 1001, Penha, Catarinense, VIACAO RIO DOCE, AGUIA FLEX, WE MOBI, Expresso Adamantina for as low as $10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Águia Branca
About
Águia Branca is a prominent Brazilian bus company, established in 1946, offering extensive road transportation services across Brazil. It operates over 201 daily departures, connecting major cities like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Salvador, and serving more than 700 destinations across several states including Espírito Santo, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. The company is part of the larger Grupo Águia Branca, which also includes logistics and vehicle sales divisions. Águia Branca is known for its focus on comfort and safety, with various bus types such as Conventional, Executivo, Plus Service, and Double Leito, some offering amenities like Wi-Fi, USB outlets, and air conditioning.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Águia Branca Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Águia Branca Price
$13
Águia Branca frequency
21 a day
Luggage included
One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
Bikes
Bicycles accepted when properly packaged and disassembled
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate
Expresso Do Sul
About
Expresso do Sul is a Brazilian bus company based in Sao Paulo, offering intercity bus services primarily within Brazil. The company began operations in 2000 with a route between Florianopolis and Curitiba, expanding to include the popular Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo route in 2002. Expresso do Sul provides various bus classes, including Conventional, Executive, Semi-Sleeper, and Sleeper, with amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, and in some newer vehicles, Wi-Fi and USB charging ports. They are known for connecting major cities like Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Florianopolis, and Curitiba.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Expresso Do Sul Duration
6h 0m
Cheapest Expresso Do Sul Price
$17
Expresso Do Sul frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
Bikes
Bicycles accepted when properly packaged and disassembled
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate
Catarinense
About
Catarinense is a prominent Brazilian bus company, part of the JCA group, which collectively transports nearly 100 million passengers annually across South and Southeast Brazil. Based in Florianópolis, Catarinense offers over 274 daily departures to numerous cities including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Curitiba. The company provides various travel classes such as Conventional, Executive, Semi-sleeper, and Sleeper, all featuring reclining seats, air conditioning, and restrooms. Many newer buses also offer Wi-Fi and individual USB ports. Popular routes include São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu, and Florianópolis to São Paulo.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Catarinense Duration
5h 45m
Cheapest Catarinense Price
$11
Catarinense frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed with extra fees
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility available on select buses with advance notice required. Priority seating for passengers with disabilities.
Bikes
Bicycles must be disassembled and properly packaged
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers
VIACAO RIO DOCE
About
Viação Rio Doce is a Brazilian bus company established on July 1, 1978, following a split from Cia. São Geraldo de Viação. Initially managing regional routes in Minas Gerais and Bahia, the company expanded its services to include cities in Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, and later São Paulo. With a fleet of over 350 buses, Viação Rio Doce transports approximately 12 million passengers annually. They offer various bus classes, including Conventional and Executive, with amenities such as reclining seats, air conditioning, and onboard toilets. The company is recognized for its focus on safety, comfort, and punctuality, and also provides cargo transport services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average VIACAO RIO DOCE Duration
6h 30m
Cheapest VIACAO RIO DOCE Price
$13
VIACAO RIO DOCE frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One checked luggage up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed with extra fees
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice. Priority seating for passengers with disabilities.
Bikes
Bicycles must be disassembled and properly packaged
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers
Itapemirim
About
Itapemirim was a Brazilian passenger road transport company founded on July 4, 1953, in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It grew to become the largest road passenger transport business in Brazil and Latin America, at one point dominating 70% of Brazilian territory with 1,700 buses and operating in 10 countries. The company was known for its focus on passenger comfort, reliability, and punctuality. However, Itapemirim faced significant financial difficulties and controversies, including the diversion of funds to create an airline, ITA Transportes Aéreos, which operated for only six months in 2021. The company was declared bankrupt on September 21, 2022. Currently, the bus lines are being operated under a lease agreement by Suzantur, as Nova Itapemirim.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Itapemirim Duration
5h 10m
Cheapest Itapemirim Price
$11
Itapemirim frequency
17 a day
Luggage included
One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed with extra fees
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility available on select buses with advance notice required
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents
1001
About
Autoviação 1001 is a prominent bus company based in Niterói, Brazil, with over 70 years of experience in passenger transportation. Founded in 1968, it has grown to be a major provider of bus services, primarily connecting cities in the Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo regions. The company offers various bus categories, including Conventional, Executive, Semi-sleeper, and Sleeper, all equipped with reclining seats, footrests, air conditioning, and restrooms. Many newer vehicles also provide Wi-Fi and individual USB ports. 1001 operates numerous daily departures to popular destinations like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Buzios, with a focus on safety, punctuality, and comfort.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average 1001 Duration
5h 45m
Cheapest 1001 Price
$16
1001 frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate
Penha
About
Expresso Nossa Senhora da Penha, often known simply as Viação Penha, is a Brazilian bus company with over 60 years of history, founded in 1961 in Curitiba, Paraná. It resulted from the merger of several smaller companies. Penha operates extensive bus routes across Brazil, serving the South, Southeast, and Northeast regions, including states like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná, Pernambuco, and Bahia. The company is known for its modern fleet, offering various services such as conventional, semi-sleeper, and "Leito Cama" (bed-seat) options, with amenities like air conditioning, reclining seats, and sometimes Wi-Fi and USB outlets. Penha also provides cargo transport services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Penha Duration
5h 40m
Cheapest Penha Price
$10
Penha frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
One checked bag up to 30kg, one carry-on up to 5kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Amenities on board the bus
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice, priority seating for passengers with disabilities
Bikes
Bicycles must be disassembled and properly packaged
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers
AGUIA FLEX
About
AGUIA FLEX is a prominent bus operator in Brazil, specializing in leisure and travel tourism. The company connects major cities like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Vitória, offering reliable and efficient transportation services. AGUIA FLEX provides a 100% digital booking experience, allowing passengers to purchase tickets and choose their seats online. Buses are equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, toilets, and Wi-Fi, aiming to ensure a comfortable journey for all travelers. AGUIA FLEX is part of the Águia Branca Group and has recently transitioned to become an online platform for bus ticket sales across Brazil, partnering with over 250 bus companies.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average AGUIA FLEX Duration
6h 30m
Cheapest AGUIA FLEX Price
$12
AGUIA FLEX frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One piece up to 30kg checked luggage included
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Amenities on board the bus
Food sold onboard
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice required
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers
WE MOBI
About
WEMOBI is a Brazilian bus company based in Sao Paulo, offering intercity and regular bus lines primarily within Brazil. As a low-cost startup launched by the JCA Group, WEMOBI focuses on a technology-driven, fully digital model to provide affordable fares. They utilize double-decker buses with increased seating capacity and operate in high-demand cities to further reduce costs. WEMOBI aims to make travel more accessible, offering promotions and allowing advance ticket purchases for potential discounts. While some routes offer amenities like Wi-Fi and individual USB ports, and pets are welcome on certain services, customer reviews indicate occasional delays.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average WE MOBI Duration
6h 30m
Cheapest WE MOBI Price
$10
WE MOBI frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of checked luggage up to 23kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Toilets
USB plugs
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers
Expresso Adamantina
About
Expresso Adamantina is a traditional Brazilian bus company, founded on August 24, 1966, in Dracena, São Paulo. It specializes in intercity and interstate road passenger transport, with a focus on connecting people and destinations across various states, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Bahia, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. The company is known for its continuous investment in modernizing its fleet and improving customer service, offering amenities like air conditioning, restrooms, power outlets, and Wi-Fi on board. Expresso Adamantina is part of a larger group that includes Expresso Espírito Santo, Guimatur Turismo, Transportes Labor, Viação Adamantina, Viação Esmeralda, and Rápido Linense.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Expresso Adamantina Duration
5h 30m
Cheapest Expresso Adamantina Price
$11
Expresso Adamantina frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Things to do in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro, RJ — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rio de Janeiro, RJ trip today.
- Must visit
Museu do Amanhã
Contemporary museum in Praça Mauá with immersive exhibits on science, sustainability, and the future in a Calatrava-designed building.
- Recommended
Museu de Arte do Rio
Major art museum in Praça Mauá presenting Brazilian history through large-scale exhibitions in a restored palace and modern annex.
- Must visit
Copacabana
World-famous beach neighborhood with a broad promenade, lively atmosphere, and easy access to sea, sports, and sunsets.
- Must visit
Ipanema
Upscale beach district known for its iconic shoreline, upscale shops, and the classic sunset gathering at Arpoador.
- Must visit
Arpoador
Scenic rock peninsula between Copacabana and Ipanema, famous for sunset views, surfing, and postcard photos.
- Gluten-free
Feijoada
Black bean stew with pork, usually served with rice, farofa, collard greens, and orange. A national classic deeply tied to Rio's traditional weekend meals.
- Gluten-free
Farofa
Crispy cassava flour toasted with butter, often mixed with bacon, egg, or herbs. A staple Brazilian side that adds texture to feijoada and grilled dishes.
- Gluten-free
Bolinho De Aipim Com Camarão
Fried cassava dough fritter stuffed with shrimp and creamy catupiry cheese. A beloved Rio boteco snack with strong beach and bar culture roots.
Lasai
Refined Brazilian restaurant in Jardim Botânico, famous for tasting menus, seasonal ingredients, and elegant service in a polished setting.
Adega Pérola
Historic Portuguese seafood restaurant in Copacabana, known for cod dishes, classic recipes, and old-school Rio dining atmosphere.
Confeitaria Colombo Forte De Copacabana
Traditional Confeitaria Colombo branch in the fort at Copacabana. Go for coffee, pastries, and snacks with memorable ocean views.
R$ Brazilian real
Moderate for Brazil: hotels in tourist areas can be pricey, but dining and transit are reasonable versus major beach cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- R$20-R$35 for street food or simple meals.
- Mid-range
- R$60-R$120 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- R$180+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- R$6-R$12 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants; extra tip is optional. Round up for cafés. Taxis do not require tipping, but rounding up is appreciated.
Rio Onibus
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- R$ 4,70
- Day pass
- None
To the city center
Galeão International Airport, Rio de Janeiro -> Cinelândia, Rio de Janeiro
- Distance
- 16 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Use a Riocard Mais for buses, BRT, VLT, ferries, and trains; Metro also accepts contactless cards and wallets at turnstiles.
- Buses usually do not accept bank card tap onboard. For integrated fares, plan with official operator rules before boarding.
Before you leave Tietê: Boarding readiness
When preparing to catch your bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, arriving ready at Terminal Rodoviário Tietê ensures a stress-free start to your journey. As one of the largest bus terminals in the world, navigating Tietê can take a little extra time. We recommend aiming to arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Before heading to the boarding gates, make sure you have a valid physical photo ID—such as a passport or an acceptable Mercosur national ID—and your digital or printed ticket easily accessible. Different operators have specific platform allocation processes, so always check your Omio app or your ticket confirmation for the exact departure platform or QR-code instructions.
After Novo Rio: Getting to your stay
Once your bus São Paulo Rio de Janeiro arrives at Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, you’ll need a reliable way to reach your accommodation. Moving from the terminal to popular neighborhoods is straightforward when using these verified transfer options:
- To Zona Sul (Copacabana & Ipanema): The safest public transit route is the VLT (Light Rail). Take the VLT L1 line from the terminal to Carioca station, then transfer to the Metro (Lines 1 or 2) heading south. Alternatively, verified app-based rides or official terminal taxis offer a direct, secure transfer right to your door.
- To Centro: The VLT is highly efficient for reaching the downtown commercial and historic districts directly from Novo Rio.
- To the Airports (GIG or SDU): Premium airport buses (known locally as Frescão) and official taxis offer direct routes to both Santos Dumont (SDU) and Galeão (GIG) airports for your onward travel.
Choose the right service in the results
Finding the perfect São Paulo to Rio bus is simple using our live search platform. You can easily tailor your trip by applying filters to match your personal schedule and preferences:
- Departure Window: Filter your search to find morning departures or overnight journeys, ensuring your arrival aligns seamlessly with your accommodation check-in times.
- Arrival Point: Verify that your chosen operator drops you at the most convenient terminal for your onward journey.
- Service Class: Select the right level of comfort, from conventional seating to fully reclining beds. For a comprehensive look at what to expect on board, read our guide on bus seat types in Brazil.
Ready to book? Enter your dates to see live results. You can also explore our broader network on the main Brazil bus travel page.
Bus seat types in Brazil
When booking a bus in Brazil, the seat class can make a big difference to your journey. Compare the available options to find the right balance of price, space, and recline—particularly for long-distance or overnight travel.
Seat type catalog
| Class (English) | Portuguese Name | Comfort Expectation | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard / Common | Convencional, Comum | Basic foamy seat, slight recline, usually air conditioning and a restroom depending on the operator | Shorter trips, lowest price |
| Executive | Executivo | More comfortable than convencional, often with better recline and onboard comfort | Medium trips; budget comfort upgrade |
| Semi-bed | Semi-leito, Semicama | Reclining seat, leg rest and footrest on many buses | Medium and long trips |
| Semi-bed solo | Semi-leito Individual | Semi-leito comfort with no adjacent passenger | Medium and long trips; solo travellers |
| Sleeper / Executive bed | Leito, Leito executivo | Wider seat, deeper recline, more space and often stronger onboard service | Long trips; overnight travel |
| Sleeper solo | Leito Individual | Leito comfort with no adjacent passenger | Long overnight trips; solo travellers |
| Full sleeper / Suite | Cama, Cama suite | Highest comfort tier, sometimes with up to 180° recline and more privacy | Longest trips; premium overnight travel |
| Full sleeper solo | Cama Individual | Full-sleeper comfort with a solo-seat configuration | Premium solo travel |
Standard
Convencional or Comum is the basic, usually lowest-priced seat option. It is a practical choice for shorter trips or travellers prioritising price.
Executive
Executivo offers extra comfort compared with Standard, often providing slightly better recline and improved onboard amenities. It acts as a great budget comfort upgrade for medium trips.
Semi-sleeper
Semi-leito or Semicama seats introduce proper leg support (such as a padded leg rest and footrest) and deeper recline, making them a highly comfortable option for medium and longer journeys.
Sleeper
Leito or Leito Executivo is a premium sleeper-style option, typically with a wider seat and deeper recline. It is well suited to long-distance and overnight travel.
Full sleeper
Cama or Cama Suite is the highest comfort category. Where available, it may offer near-flat recline and additional privacy for overnight journeys.
Solo seats
Some Semi-sleeper, Sleeper and Full sleeper services offer an Individual seat. These solo-seat options have no adjacent passenger.
Seat types, features and availability vary by route and bus operator. Check the journey details before booking.
It is highly recommended to arrive at Terminal Rodoviário Tietê at least 30 to 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. This provides a comfortable buffer to navigate the large terminal, confirm your platform, and manage any required luggage tagging.
To board your bus, you are required to present a valid physical photo ID (such as a passport or a Mercosur national ID card) alongside your digital or printed ticket.
The safest and most reliable options to reach Zona Sul (Copacabana, Ipanema) from Novo Rio are taking the VLT Light Rail to Carioca station and transferring to the Metro, or booking a verified app-based ride or official taxi directly from the terminal.
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- Bus Curitiba to São Paulo
- Bus Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro
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- Bus Rio de Janeiro to Campinas
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- Bus Florianópolis to Curitiba
- Bus Florianópolis to Foz do Iguaçu
FAQs: Bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ 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 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ can start from as little as $10 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is $26 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is 3h 30m to travel the 222 miles (358 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes, there are 101 direct buses a day from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with Penha, Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Expresso Do Sul, Catarinense, 1001, VIACAO RIO DOCE, AGUIA FLEX, FlixBus, WE MOBI, Expresso Adamantina, Viação Notável, FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ, you can count on Penha, Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Expresso Do Sul, Catarinense, 1001, VIACAO RIO DOCE, AGUIA FLEX, FlixBus, WE MOBI, Expresso Adamantina, Viação Notável, FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil for the best way to get you to Rio de Janeiro, RJ. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between São Paulo, SP and Rio de Janeiro, RJ and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from São Paulo, SP , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê, São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp, São Caetano do Sul, Terminal São Caetano-Nicolau Delic (Módulo 2), Santo Andre, Terminal Rodoviário, São Bernardo do Campo, Terminal Grande Alvarenga . When arriving in Rio de Janeiro, RJ , you can end your journey in bus stations like Rio de Janeiro, Itaboraí, Avenida Presidente Roosevelt Próximo Ao 794-856, Belford Roxo, Posto Shell Santorini, Niterói, Rodoviária Roberto Silveira, Duque de Caxias, Terminal Shopping Center de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Campo Grande, RJ .Passengers board the bus most frequently from São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê, which is located around 1 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Rio de Janeiro, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Rio de Janeiro, RJ from São Paulo, SP is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between São Paulo, SP and Rio de Janeiro, RJ including taking a bus and flight.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ for bus company Penha, Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Catarinense, 1001, VIACAO RIO DOCE, FlixBus, Expresso Do Sul, WE MOBI, AGUIA FLEX.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ:
- Águia Branca
- Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
- Itapemirim
- Wheelchair accessibility available on select buses with advance notice required
- Penha
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice, priority seating for passengers with disabilities
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ depends on the bus companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Penha, Águia Branca, Expresso Do Sul.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ:
- Águia Branca
- One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
- Itapemirim
- One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
- Penha
- One checked bag up to 30kg, one carry-on up to 5kg
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ:
- Águia Branca
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Itapemirim
- Additional luggage allowed with extra fees
- Penha
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ. The following conditions apply:
- Águia Branca
- Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate
- Itapemirim
- Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents
- Penha
- Small pets allowed in carriers
You can reserve your seat on the bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with the following bus company: Penha, Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Catarinense, 1001, VIACAO RIO DOCE, FlixBus, Expresso Do Sul
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with the following bus company: Penha, Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Catarinense, 1001, VIACAO RIO DOCE, FlixBus, Expresso Do Sul, WE MOBI, AGUIA FLEX.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with the following bus company: Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Catarinense, 1001, VIACAO RIO DOCE, FlixBus, Expresso Do Sul, WE MOBI.
Since neither São Paulo, SP nor Rio de Janeiro, RJ are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of Brazil and Brazil. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ among Omio's users.
The currency used in Brazil is the Brazilian Real (BRL). Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially credit and debit cards, for most transactions as they are widely accepted in cities. However, carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases, street vendors, and in more remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Rio de Janeiro, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas like Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, public transport, and during festivals. Avoid displaying valuables openly and be wary of unofficial taxi drivers. Common scams include overcharging by taxis, fake tour guides, and distraction techniques used to steal wallets or phones. Staying in well-lit, populated areas and using registered transportation options can help reduce risks.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Most São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ buses use the São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê to Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio station pair. Use this guide to compare São Paulo, SP and Rio de Janeiro, RJ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in São Paulo
Arrival bus stations in Rio de Janeiro
Which São Paulo, SP station do buses to Rio de Janeiro, RJ leave from?
Buses from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ leave from São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê. The station is 2 miles (4 km) from São Paulo, SP city centre at Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê - Vila Guilherme, São Paulo - SP, Brazil.
São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do TietêTerminal Rodoviário do Tietê - Vila Guilherme, São Paulo - SP, Brazil
City-centre transport
Getting to São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê from São Paulo city centre
São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê is 3 km from São Paulo city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus175T-10 · 27m · $1 · every ~16 min
SubwayMetrô L1 · 12m · $1 · every ~30 min
São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê bus station facilities and services
São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court with multiple restaurants 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 São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê: Wheelchair access, elevators, ramps.
São Paulo, - Barra Funda SpBarra Funda, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, Brazil
City-centre transport
Getting to São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp from São Paulo city centre
São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp is 3 km from São Paulo city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus1896-10, 8000-1, 8000-10, 8400-10, 8594-10, 8622-10 · 29m · $1 · every ~50 min
8215-10, 8528-10 · 31m · $1 · every ~14 min
SubwayMetrô L3 · 12m · $1 · every ~30 min
São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp bus station facilities and services
São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp 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 options and snack bars
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at São Paulo, - Barra Funda Sp: Wheelchair accessible, elevators present.
Which Rio de Janeiro, RJ station do buses from São Paulo, SP arrive at?
Buses from São Paulo, SP to Rio de Janeiro, RJ most often arrive at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio. Some services arrive at Niterói, Rodoviária Roberto Silveira, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Rio de Janeiro, RJ arrival station.
Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo RioAv. Francisco Bicalho, 1 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310, Brazil
City-centre transport
Getting to Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio from Rio de Janeiro city centre
Bus355, Sr355, Sn355 · 10m · $1 · every ~10 min
Sn209 · 15m · $1
108 · 13m · every ~8 min
104, Sn104 · 24m · every ~6 min
TramL2, L4 · 11m · $1 · every ~28 min
Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio bus station facilities and services
Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio 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 restaurants and snack bars
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio: Wheelchair ramps and elevators.
Most popular bus connections from São Paulo, SP
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