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Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF

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

today
$79
tomorrow
$64
Monday
$55
Tuesday
$65
Wednesday
$64
Thursday
$55
Friday
$55

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 22h 0m 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação UTIL 20h 30m 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação UTIL 19h 30m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 12:00 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação Sampaio 31h 0m 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Brasília, DF Gama Bus Station  Basic $94
Viação Sampaio 32h 50m 11:10 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Brasília, DF Gama Bus Station  Basic $95
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF via Barbacena, MG, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      22h 0m
      0
      11:00 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      3:50 PM
      Barbacena, MG
      Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Premium Economy
      $15
    • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • DeÔnibus
      14h 30m
      0
      6:30 PM
      Barbacena, MG
      Bus Station
      9:00 AM
      Brasília, DF
      Interestadual Central Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Premium Economy
      $40
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 20h 30m 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $64
Viação UTIL 20h 15m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:45 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Business $65
Itapemirim Suzantur 22h 0m 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $74
Viação Sampaio 32h 50m 11:10 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Brasília, DF Gama Bus Station  Basic $97
Expresso Nordeste 34h 0m 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Brasília, DF Gama Bus Station  Basic $99
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF via Barbacena, MG, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      22h 50m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      7:25 PM
      Barbacena, MG
      Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Premium Economy
      $15
    • Waiting Time 3h 35m
    • DeÔnibus
      14h 20m
      0
      11:00 PM
      Barbacena, MG
      Bus Station
      1:20 PM
      Brasília, DF
      Interestadual Central Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Premium Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 20h 30m 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $55
Itapemirim Suzantur 22h 0m 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $65
Viação UTIL 20h 15m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:45 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Business $65
Viação Sampaio 45h 0m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Brasília, DF Gama Bus Station  Basic $85
Transportes Santa Maria 46h 15m 9:45 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Brasília, DF Gama Bus Station  Basic $96

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação UTIL 20h 30m 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $65
Viação UTIL 20h 50m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 1:20 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $65
Itapemirim Suzantur 22h 0m 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $65
Viação Sampaio 32h 50m 11:10 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Brasília, DF Gama Bus Station  Basic $97
Viação Sampaio 31h 0m 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Brasília, DF Gama Bus Station  Basic $99
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF via Barbacena, MG, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      22h 50m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      7:25 PM
      Barbacena, MG
      Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Premium Economy
      $15
    • Waiting Time 3h 35m
    • DeÔnibus
      14h 20m
      0
      11:00 PM
      Barbacena, MG
      Bus Station
      1:20 PM
      Brasília, DF
      Interestadual Central Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Premium Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 20h 30m 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $64
Gipsyy 20h 50m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 1:20 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $64
Itapemirim Suzantur 22h 0m 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $65
Itapemirim Suzantur 20h 30m 8:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:30 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $65
Viação UTIL 20h 15m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:45 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Business $65
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF via Barbacena, MG, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      22h 50m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      7:25 PM
      Barbacena, MG
      Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Premium Economy
      $15
    • Waiting Time 3h 35m
    • DeÔnibus
      14h 20m
      0
      11:00 PM
      Barbacena, MG
      Bus Station
      1:20 PM
      Brasília, DF
      Interestadual Central Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Premium Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 20h 30m 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $55
Gipsyy 20h 50m 4:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 1:20 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $55
Itapemirim Suzantur 22h 0m 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $65
Viação UTIL 20h 15m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:45 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Business $89

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 20h 30m 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $55
Itapemirim Suzantur 20h 30m 8:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:30 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Basic $64
Viação UTIL 20h 15m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:45 PM Brasília, DF Interestadual Central Bus Station  Business $83
Expresso Nordeste 46h 0m 10:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Brasília, DF Gama Bus Station  Basic $139
Viação Sampaio 45h 0m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 8:00 PM Brasília, DF Gama Bus Station  Basic $140

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF is $42 on 12/26/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, DF

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, DF are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 73 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 39 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, DF.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 286 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, DF, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF

Compare all providers like Viação UTIL, Itapemirim Suzantur and Gipsyy that travel 56 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus $42
Fastest Bus 19h 30m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:58 PM
Daily Bus Routes 56 Ø
Distance 577.4 miles
Bus Companies Viação UTIL, Itapemirim Suzantur, Gipsyy, Viação Sampaio, Expresso Nordeste, Viação Kaissara Suzantur and Transportes Santa Maria

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF

Every day, 56 buses from 7 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Brasília, DF: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/13/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/07
Monday 12/08
Tuesday 12/09
Wednesday 12/10
Thursday 12/11
Friday 12/12
Saturday 12/13
$83
Sunday 12/14
$65
Monday 12/15
$65
Tuesday 12/16
$65
Wednesday 12/17
$65
Thursday 12/18
$64
Friday 12/19
$55
Saturday 12/20
$69
Sunday 12/21
$69
Monday 12/22
$55
Tuesday 12/23
$49
Wednesday 12/24
$65
Thursday 12/25
$50
Friday 12/26
$42
Saturday 12/27
$69
Sunday 12/28
$56
Monday 12/29
$65
Tuesday 12/30
$42
Wednesday 12/31
$45
Thursday 01/01
$57
Friday 01/02
$65
Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $42, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $65.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF, with $55. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $95.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF

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 Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF 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 Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF

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

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, DF

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

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 Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Brasília, DF bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 20h 30m to reach Brasília, DF. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF?

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $188. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brasília, DF.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF bus route is served by approximately 56 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF is offered by Viação UTIL and takes 19h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $79. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF?

The earliest bus arriving in Brasília, DF from Rio de Janeiro starts at 10:00 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 Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Brasília, DF starts at 11:58 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 Rio de Janeiro Brasília, DF route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF, passengers can travel with Viação UTIL, Itapemirim Suzantur 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 Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, DF?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, DF 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, Itapemirim Suzantur and Gipsyy.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, DF

Basic
Basic

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Brasília, DF

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

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