Bus Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Gontijo for the next days.

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$77

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$78

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Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	35h 40m	1:35 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$77	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 3/19/2026 1:35:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/20/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 40m
Gontijo	34h 55m	3:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	1:59 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$78	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 3/19/2026 3:04:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/20/2026 1:59:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 55m
Gontijo	35h 47m	1:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	12:51 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$80	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 3/19/2026 1:04:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/20/2026 12:51:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m
Gontijo	35h 47m	1:19 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	1:06 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$81	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 3/19/2026 1:19:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/20/2026 1:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	35h 47m	1:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	12:51 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$78	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 3/20/2026 1:04:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/21/2026 12:51:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 47m
Gontijo	35h 55m	9:14 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	9:09 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$116	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 3/20/2026 9:14:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:09:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 55m
Gontijo	36h 1m	10:20 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	10:21 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$148	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 3/20/2026 10:20:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 10:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 1m

Did you know that if you travel from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  44h 23m
  
  0
  
  10:07 PM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  10:37 PM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 3/20/2026 10:07:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/21/2026 10:37:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
- Viação Rio Doce
  
  11h 30m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Travel time is 8h 36m longer, but you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro is $73 on 4/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 23 buses from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Gontijo that travel 16 times every day by bus from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro starting from $73!

Cheapest Bus	$73
Fastest Bus	34h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:04 AM
Latest Bus	10:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	951.8 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo

Cheapest bus connections from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 16 buses from 1 bus companies leave Petrolina, PE for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/15/2026 and for the following days.

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Wednesday

Thursday

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Sunday 03/15

$119

Monday 03/16

$122

Tuesday 03/17

$119

Wednesday 03/18

$143

Thursday 03/19

$81

Friday 03/20

$86

Saturday 03/21

$136

Sunday 03/22

$121

Monday 03/23

$117

Tuesday 03/24

$119

Wednesday 03/25

$119

Thursday 03/26

$76

Friday 03/27

$78

Saturday 03/28

$157

Sunday 03/29

$114

Monday 03/30

$152

Tuesday 03/31

$119

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$81

Friday 04/03

$76

Saturday 04/04

$152

Sunday 04/05

$127

Monday 04/06

$152

Tuesday 04/07

$83

Wednesday 04/08

$76

Thursday 04/09

$74

Friday 04/10

$73

Saturday 04/11

The cheapest time to travel from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from $73, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $74.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro, with $73. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $116.

How to save money travelling from Petrolina, PE 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 Petrolina, PE 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 Petrolina, PE 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 Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro

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

Bus Station

Avenida Nilo Coelho S/Nº- Gercino Coelho

Fazenda Icó

Honda Imperial - Petrolina Bus Station

Rajada

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

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 Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Petrolina, PE Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $73 and takes 35h 40m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $73 and $164. 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 Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Gontijo and takes 34h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $110. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Petrolina, PE starts at 1:04 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 Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Petrolina, PE for Rio de Janeiro starts at 10:20 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 Petrolina, PE Rio de Janeiro route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Petrolina, PE and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Petrolina, PE 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.

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

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Petrolina, PE 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.

More bus routes to Petrolina, PE and to Rio de Janeiro

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