The cheapest and fastest buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Petrópolis
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Petrópolis is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Petrópolis will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 2 buses that leave Rio de Janeiro, RJ for Petrópolis on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
1:00 AM1h10Rio de Janeiro, RJ2:10 AMPetrópolis$91One-way0 transfers
10:50 AM1h10Rio de Janeiro, RJ12:00 PMPetrópolis$91One-way0 transfers
10:50 AM1h10Rio de Janeiro, RJ12:00 PMPetrópolis$91One-way0 transfers
1:00 AM1h10Rio de Janeiro, RJ2:10 AMPetrópolis$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Petrópolis
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Petrópolis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 10m by bus vs 1h 17m by car) and save roughly $2 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $12 (€10)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Unica, Facil.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Petrópolis Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Unica | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Unica | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Facil | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Petrópolis bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Petrópolis buses for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 1h10 | 3:40 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 1h10 | 4:40 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 1h10 | 5:40 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 1h10 | 6:40 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 1h10 | 7:40 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Rio de Janeiro | 1h10 | 11:10 PM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Rio de Janeiro, RJ | 1h10 | 2:10 AM Petrópolis | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
![]() | 11:30 PM Rio de Janeiro | 1h10 | 12:40 AM Petrópolis, Rodoviária Governador Leonel Brizola | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
![]() | 10:50 AM Rio de Janeiro, RJ | 1h10 | 12:00 PM Petrópolis | 0 transfersDirect | |
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Petrópolis
- 04:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available on-site
- Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside main entrance
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators
- Public restrooms available for a fee
- Bus: Multiple city bus lines
- Metro: Central Station (nearby)
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of station
- Small cafeteria and snack shops inside
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local city buses stop nearby
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