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Cheapest price on Oct 24
$10
Average ticket price on Oct 24
$12
Fastest journey on Oct 24
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
1 h 56 m
Buses on Oct 24
8
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valença to Itaparica is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valença to Itaparica will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 8 buses from Valença to Itaparica, including 8 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct buses cover the 69 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest buses will take 2 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.










Buses from Valença to Itaparica run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 20:20. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 8:20 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Valença to Itaparica.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Cidade Sol | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Cidade Sol | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Cidade Sol | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Cidade Sol | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Cidade Sol | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Cidade Sol | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Cidade Sol | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Cidade Sol | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Cidade Sol | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Cidade Sol | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Valença to Itaparica buses for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 PM Valença | 1h55 | 5:55 PM Itaparica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, October 24 | |||||
![]() | 3:10 AM Valença, R. Abel Águiar Queirós (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h50 | 5:00 AM Itaparica, Terminal Rodoviário de Bom Despacho | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Valença, R. Abel Águiar Queirós (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h00 | 8:30 AM Itaparica, Terminal Rodoviário de Bom Despacho | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Valença, R. Abel Águiar Queirós (Terminal Rodoviário) | 1h50 | 10:20 AM Itaparica, Terminal Rodoviário de Bom Despacho | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Valença, R. Abel Águiar Queirós (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h00 | 11:30 AM Itaparica, Terminal Rodoviário de Bom Despacho | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Valença, R. Abel Águiar Queirós (Terminal Rodoviário) | 2h00 | 12:40 PM Itaparica, Terminal Rodoviário de Bom Despacho | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Local cultural space dedicated to writer and politician João Ubaldo Ribeiro, offering insight into his life and island ties.
Municipal museum presenting objects and documents related to Itaparica's social, maritime, and colonial history.
Small memorial exhibition space focused on local traditions and notable figures, useful for understanding island identity.
Popular beach and waterfront area with calm scenery, historic surroundings, and easy walking access from central Itaparica.
Lively central waterfront promenade suited for strolling, sea views, and access to key historic sites in town.
Coastal beach area known for relaxed walks, ocean views, and a quieter atmosphere away from busier stretches.
Moqueca made with fish or seafood, coconut milk, dendê oil, peppers and herbs. A Bahian classic widely eaten on Itaparica Island and tied to Afro-Brazilian cooking.
Rich seafood stew thickened with manioc flour, usually with shrimp, fish stock, coconut milk and dendê. Traditional on Bahia’s coast and deeply linked to local fishing culture.
Vatapá is a creamy paste of bread, dried shrimp, peanuts, cashews, coconut milk and dendê. It is a signature Bahian preparation with strong Afro-Brazilian roots.
Casual seaside restaurant known for Bahian seafood dishes, moquecas and crab, with relaxed island atmosphere and views near the water.
Traditional seafood restaurant in the Itaparica area, popular for moqueca, fried fish and shellfish in a simple coastal setting.
Well-known beachside spot for regional Bahian plates, snacks and cold drinks, suited to a casual lunch after the beach.
Moderate for Brazil beach trips: pousadas and meals are reasonable, but island transport and tourist-area dining can cost more than inland towns.
A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants; extra is optional. Round up small cafe bills if service is good. Taxis do not require tips, but rounding up is appreciated.
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