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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Viação Penha for the next days.

today

$118

tomorrow

$109

Friday

$114

Saturday

$112

Sunday

$95

Monday

$119

Tuesday

$125

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	33h 45m	8:15 AM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$118	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/15/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/16/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro via Tubarão, SC, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  43h 15m
  
  0
  
  6:45 PM
  
  Pelotas, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:55 AM
  
  Tubarão, SC
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/16/2026 6:45:00 PM to Terminal Rodoviário, Tubarão, SC (Brazil) arriving at 7/17/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  24h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Tubarão, SC
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $74
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Terminal Rodoviário, Tubarão, SC (Brazil) at 7/17/2026 1:10:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/18/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Travel time is 9h 30m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	37h 45m	6:45 PM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$109	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/16/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/18/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
	Viação Penha	33h 45m	8:15 AM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$118	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/16/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/17/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	37h 45m	6:45 PM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$114	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/17/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/19/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
	Viação Penha	33h 45m	8:15 AM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$123	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/17/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/18/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro via Itapema, SC, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  36h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Pelotas, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Itapema, SC
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $49
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/17/2026 8:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Itapema, SC (Brazil) arriving at 7/18/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
- Viação Penha
  
  19h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Itapema, SC
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Itapema, SC (Brazil) at 7/18/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/19/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	37h 45m	6:45 PM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$112	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/18/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/20/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
	Viação Penha	33h 45m	8:15 AM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$123	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/18/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/19/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro via Itapema, SC, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  36h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Pelotas, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Itapema, SC
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $49
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/17/2026 8:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Itapema, SC (Brazil) arriving at 7/18/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
- Viação Penha
  
  19h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Itapema, SC
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Itapema, SC (Brazil) at 7/18/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/19/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	37h 45m	6:45 PM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$95	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/19/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/21/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
	Viação Penha	33h 45m	8:15 AM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$118	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/19/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/20/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	33h 45m	8:15 AM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$119	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/20/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/21/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro via Itapema, SC, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  34h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Pelotas, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Itapema, SC
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/21/2026 8:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Itapema, SC (Brazil) arriving at 7/22/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  18h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Itapema, SC
  Rua Cento e Dezenove, 710 Station
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $51
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Rua Cento e Dezenove, 710 Station, Itapema, SC (Brazil) at 7/22/2026 12:15:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	33h 45m	8:15 AM	Pelotas, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$125	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/21/2026 8:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/22/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro via Itapema, SC, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  34h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Pelotas, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Itapema, SC
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Central Bus Station, Pelotas, RS (Brazil) at 7/21/2026 8:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Itapema, SC (Brazil) arriving at 7/22/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  18h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Itapema, SC
  Rua Cento e Dezenove, 710 Station
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $51
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Rua Cento e Dezenove, 710 Station, Itapema, SC (Brazil) at 7/22/2026 12:15:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro is $95 on 8/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pelotas, RS and Rio de Janeiro

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Pelotas, RS and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 54 buses from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Pelotas, RS and Rio de Janeiro, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Viação Penha that travel 8 times every day by bus from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro starting from $95!

Cheapest Bus	$95
Fastest Bus	33h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Latest Bus	8:15 AM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	828.2 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Penha

Cheapest bus connections from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Pelotas, RS for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/15/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/12

Monday 07/13

Tuesday 07/14

Wednesday 07/15

$120

Thursday 07/16

$109

Friday 07/17

$114

Saturday 07/18

$112

Sunday 07/19

$95

Monday 07/20

$124

Tuesday 07/21

$111

Wednesday 07/22

$120

Thursday 07/23

$110

Friday 07/24

$120

Saturday 07/25

$122

Sunday 07/26

$120

Monday 07/27

$154

Tuesday 07/28

$118

Wednesday 07/29

$120

Thursday 07/30

$118

Friday 07/31

$118

Saturday 08/01

$120

Sunday 08/02

$118

Monday 08/03

$96

Tuesday 08/04

$97

Wednesday 08/05

$95

Thursday 08/06

$95

Friday 08/07

$95

Saturday 08/08

The cheapest time to travel from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from $95, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $97.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro, with $95. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $118.

How to save money travelling from Pelotas, RS 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 Pelotas, RS 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 Pelotas, RS 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 Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pelotas, RS and Rio de Janeiro

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

Central Bus Station

Avenida Presidente João Belchior Marques Goulart 4605

RS - Corrientes BR-116

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Pelotas, RS Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $95 and takes 37h 45m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $95 and $233. 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 Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Viação Penha and takes 33h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $173. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Pelotas, RS starts at 8:15 AM. 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 Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Pelotas, RS for Rio de Janeiro starts at 8:15 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 Pelotas, RS Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Viação Penha. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pelotas, RS and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Pelotas, RS 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.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Pelotas, RS and Rio de Janeiro. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Pelotas, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

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

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Pelotas, RS and to Rio de Janeiro

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