Bus Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Viação Penha, Real Expresso or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$46

tomorrow

$40

Sunday

$41

Monday

$43

Tuesday

$41

Wednesday

$41

Thursday

$41

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 41m	11:59 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio		Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 41m

Did you know that if you travel from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- DeÔnibus
  
  21h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Joinville, SC
  Bus Station
  
  7:55 AM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
- Quero Passagem
  
  5h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Travel time is 2h 34m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 41m	11:59 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 11:59:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 41m
Viação Penha	16h 0m	4:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Real Expresso	54h 25m	6:15 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$161	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	16h 0m	4:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 45m	11:15 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Viação Penha	17h 30m	12:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	16h 0m	4:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 45m	11:15 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Real Expresso	55h 0m	6:15 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$165	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- DeÔnibus
  
  21h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Joinville, SC
  Bus Station
  
  7:55 AM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
- Quero Passagem
  
  5h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	16h 0m	4:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 45m	11:15 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Real Expresso	55h 0m	6:15 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$185	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 45m	11:15 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Viação Penha	17h 30m	12:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Real Expresso	55h 0m	6:15 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$165	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	16h 0m	4:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 45m	11:15 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Viação Penha	17h 30m	12:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro is $29 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily buses from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 90 buses from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Viação Penha, Real Expresso and FlixBus that travel 24 times every day by bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus	$29
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	11:59 PM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	24 Ø
Distance	423.6 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Penha, Real Expresso and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 24 buses from 3 bus companies leave Joinville, SC for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$46

Saturday 12/06

$43

Sunday 12/07

$41

Monday 12/08

$43

Tuesday 12/09

$41

Wednesday 12/10

$43

Thursday 12/11

$41

Friday 12/12

$44

Saturday 12/13

$44

Sunday 12/14

$42

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$42

Wednesday 12/17

$49

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$81

Saturday 12/20

$57

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$56

Tuesday 12/23

$56

Wednesday 12/24

$65

Thursday 12/25

$95

Friday 12/26

$56

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $40, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro, with $40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $161.

How to save money travelling from Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

These are the most booked bus companies between Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro from our users.

Viação Penha from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Penha bus route Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price	$41
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Last Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Connections	26 Ø
Found on	12/1/2025

All bus stations and stops in Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro

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

Bus Station

Glória

Santa Catarina

Terminal Central

Vila Nova

Bus Station do 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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Joinville, SC Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 18h 41m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $281. 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 Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Viação Penha and takes 16h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $70. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Joinville, SC starts at 11:59 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 Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Joinville, SC for Rio de Janeiro starts at 11:15 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 Joinville, SC Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Viação Penha, Real Expresso and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Joinville, SC 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 Penha, Real Expresso and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Joinville, SC and to Rio de Janeiro

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