Bus Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Viação UTIL or Gipsyy for the next days.

today

$21

tomorrow

$26

Friday

$26

Saturday

$32

Sunday

$24

Monday

$26

Tuesday

$33

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	8h 25m	9:25 PM	Contagem, MG	Central Bus Station	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$21	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Central Bus Station, Contagem, MG (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	8h 25m	9:25 PM	Contagem, MG	Central Bus Station	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$26	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Central Bus Station, Contagem, MG (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	8h 25m	9:25 PM	Contagem, MG	Via Expressa	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$26	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Via Expressa, Contagem, MG (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	8h 25m	9:25 PM	Contagem, MG	Via Expressa	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$32	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Via Expressa, Contagem, MG (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro via Betim, MG, you can save more than $-15? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- 8h 59m
  
  Contagem, MG
  
  8 mi
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Betim, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:29 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0 mi
  
  Basic
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from goes from Central Bus Station, Betim, MG (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:29:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 59m
Did you know that if you travel from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro via Petrópolis, RJ, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  10h 10m
  
  0
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Contagem, MG
  Praça da CEMIG
  
  4:40 PM
  
  Petrópolis, RJ
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Praça da CEMIG, Contagem, MG (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 8:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
- Quero Passagem
  
  1h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Petrópolis, RJ
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 5:00:00 PM to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	8h 25m	9:25 PM	Contagem, MG	Central Bus Station	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Central Bus Station, Contagem, MG (Brazil) at 12/21/2025 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gipsyy	8h 25m	9:25 PM	Contagem, MG	Central Bus Station	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$26	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Central Bus Station, Contagem, MG (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gipsyy	8h 25m	9:25 PM	Contagem, MG	Central Bus Station	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$33	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Central Bus Station, Contagem, MG (Brazil) at 12/23/2025 9:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro via Betim, MG, you can save more than $-2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- 8h 50m
  
  Contagem, MG
  
  8 mi
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Betim, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0 mi
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from goes from Central Bus Station, Betim, MG (Brazil) at 12/23/2025 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Did you know that if you travel from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro via Petrópolis, RJ, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  10h 10m
  
  0
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Contagem, MG
  Praça da CEMIG
  
  4:40 PM
  
  Petrópolis, RJ
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Praça da CEMIG, Contagem, MG (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 8:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
- Quero Passagem
  
  1h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Petrópolis, RJ
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 5:00:00 PM to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro is $18 on 1/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Viação UTIL and Gipsyy that travel 13 times every day by bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	8h 25m
Earliest Bus	9:25 PM
Latest Bus	9:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	213.9 miles
Bus Companies	Viação UTIL and Gipsyy

Cheapest bus connections from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Contagem, MG for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$24

Thursday 12/18

$28

Friday 12/19

$31

Saturday 12/20

$36

Sunday 12/21

$25

Monday 12/22

$26

Tuesday 12/23

$36

Wednesday 12/24

$24

Thursday 12/25

$31

Friday 12/26

$31

Saturday 12/27

$38

Sunday 12/28

$49

Monday 12/29

$45

Tuesday 12/30

$70

Wednesday 12/31

$20

Thursday 01/01

$26

Friday 01/02

$30

Saturday 01/03

$18

Sunday 01/04

$43

Monday 01/05

$30

Tuesday 01/06

$20

Wednesday 01/07

$21

Thursday 01/08

$26

Friday 01/09

$26

Saturday 01/10

How to save money travelling from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Contagem, MG and Rio de Janeiro

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Contagem, MG and Rio de Janeiro.

Central Bus Station

Estação Eldorado - Conj. Agua Branca 2394 sl 8 Ind 3 Seção

Praça da CEMIG

Cidade Industrial

AV. BABITA CAMARGOS S/N

Terminal Aeroporto

Av. João César de Oliveira, 6337

Via Expressa

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Service and Comfort on the bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro? Or which bus companies serve the route Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Contagem, MG Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 8h 25m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $64. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

On average, how many connections are available from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Gipsyy and takes 8h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $48. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Contagem, MG starts at 9:25 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Contagem, MG for Rio de Janeiro starts at 9:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Contagem, MG Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Viação UTIL and Gipsyy. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Contagem, MG and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Contagem, MG and Rio de Janeiro by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Viação UTIL and Gipsyy.

What can I take with me on the Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Contagem, MG Rio de Janeiro bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Contagem, MG Rio de Janeiro bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Contagem, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Contagem, MG and to Rio de Janeiro

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Contagem, MG and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!