Bus from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro from $93

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Gontijo or Viação Nacional for the next days.
today
from $96
tomorrow
from $93
Wednesday
from $95
Thursday
from $142
Friday
from $130
Saturday
from $108
Sunday
from $109

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    49h 6m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    3:06 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $96
  • Gontijo
    49h 6m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    3:06 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $96
  • Gontijo
    49h 6m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    3:06 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $96
  • Gontijo
    49h 6m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    3:06 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $177

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $93
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $99
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $99

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $95
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $102

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $142
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $152
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $152
  • Did you know that if you travel from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro via Salvador, BA, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      55h 0m
      0
      7:55 AM
      Natal, RN
      Bus Station
      5:30 AM
      Salvador, BA
      Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $42
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • Distribusion
      31h 55m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Salvador, BA
      Bus Station
      2:55 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $71
    Travel time is 6h 14m longer, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Nacional
    54h 3m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:33 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Economy
    $130
  • Viação Nacional
    54h 3m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:33 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Economy
    $130
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $133
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $133
  • Did you know that if you travel from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro via Salvador, BA, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      55h 0m
      0
      7:55 AM
      Natal, RN
      Bus Station
      5:30 AM
      Salvador, BA
      Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $42
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • Distribusion
      31h 55m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Salvador, BA
      Bus Station
      2:55 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $71
    Travel time is 6h 14m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $108
  • Gontijo
    48h 46m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    2:46 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $115

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Nacional
    56h 38m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    5:08 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Basic
    $109
  • Viação Nacional
    56h 38m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Natal, RN
    Bus Station
    5:08 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Basic
    $173

Frequency of bus connections between Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Gontijo and Viação Nacional that travel 2 times every day by bus from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro starting from $93!

Cheapest Bus $93
Fastest Bus 48h 46m
Earliest Bus 2:00 PM
Latest Bus 8:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 1,299.2 miles
Bus Companies Gontijo and Viação Nacional

Cheapest bus connections from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Natal, RN for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
Monday 06/23
$96
Tuesday 06/24
$99
Wednesday 06/25
$95
Thursday 06/26
$152
Friday 06/27
$130
Saturday 06/28
$108
Sunday 06/29
$173
Monday 06/30
$127
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 07/02
$93
Thursday 07/03
$99
Friday 07/04
$99
Saturday 07/05
$136
Sunday 07/06
$109
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
$123
Wednesday 07/09
$93
Thursday 07/10
Friday 07/11
$99
Saturday 07/12
$93
Sunday 07/13
Monday 07/14
Tuesday 07/15
$99
Wednesday 07/16
$99
Thursday 07/17
$93
Friday 07/18
$93
Saturday 07/19

The cheapest time to travel from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $93, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $142.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro, with $93. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $109.

How to save money travelling from Natal, RN 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 Natal, RN 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 Natal, RN 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 Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

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

Gontijo from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

Gontijo

Here you will find the key facts about the Gontijo bus route Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price $93
Fastest Bus 48h 46m
Earliest Bus 2:00 PM
Last Bus 2:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 6/19/2025

Viação Nacional from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

Viação Nacional

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Nacional bus route Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price $109
Fastest Bus 54h 3m
Earliest Bus 8:30 AM
Last Bus 8:30 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 6/20/2025

All bus stations and stops in Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro

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

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 Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Natal, RN Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $93 and takes 48h 46m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $93 and $177. 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 Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Gontijo and takes 48h 46m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $99. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Natal, RN starts at 2:00 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 Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Natal, RN for Rio de Janeiro starts at 8:30 AM. 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 Natal, RN Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Gontijo and Viação Nacional. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Natal, RN 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: Gontijo and Viação Nacional.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

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

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