Bus Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires from various bus operators like JBL Turismo, Crucero del Norte or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today

$143

tomorrow

$172

Thursday

$199

Friday

Saturday

$228

Sunday

$172

Monday

$164

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	JBL Turismo	44h 55m	11:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:25 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station		Premium Economy	$143	A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 11:30:00 AM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/7/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	63h 0m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$172	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/6/2026 4:00:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	59h 30m	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$176	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/6/2026 7:30:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 30m
Viação Penha	59h 45m	7:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$178	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/6/2026 7:15:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 45m
Aguia Branca	58h 55m	8:05 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$182	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/6/2026 8:05:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Crucero del Norte	42h 5m	12:55 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station		Premium Economy	$199	A Bus from Crucero del Norte goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/7/2026 12:55:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires via Curitiba, PR, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  57h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Curitiba, PR
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $54
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/6/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Curitiba, PR (Brazil) arriving at 5/6/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
- JBL Turismo
  
  36h 50m
  
  0
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Curitiba, PR
  Bus Station
  
  4:55 PM
  
  Buenos Aires
  Retiro Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $113
  
  A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Bus Station, Curitiba, PR (Brazil) at 5/7/2026 4:05:00 AM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/8/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 50m
Travel time is 15h 20m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	74h 0m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 PM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$228	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 4:00:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 74h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	70h 30m	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 PM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$230	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 7:30:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 30m
Aguia Branca	69h 55m	8:05 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 PM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$236	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 8:05:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 55m
Viação Penha	71h 30m	6:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:00 PM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$237	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 6:30:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $237 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires via Curitiba, PR, you can save more than $77? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- JBL Turismo
  
  75h 55m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Curitiba, PR
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Curitiba, PR (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
- JBL Turismo
  
  36h 50m
  
  0
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Curitiba, PR
  Bus Station
  
  4:55 PM
  
  Buenos Aires
  Retiro Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $113
  
  A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Bus Station, Curitiba, PR (Brazil) at 5/12/2026 4:05:00 AM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/13/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 50m
Travel time is 6h 0m longer, but you will save $77

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	63h 0m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$172	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 4:00:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	59h 30m	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$176	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 7:30:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 30m
Viação Penha	59h 45m	7:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$178	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 7:15:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 45m
Viação Penha	64h 0m	3:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$180	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 3:00:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 0m
Aguia Branca	60h 0m	7:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	$182	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 7:00:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires via Curitiba, PR, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- JBL Turismo
  
  75h 55m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Curitiba, PR
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Curitiba, PR (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
- JBL Turismo
  
  36h 50m
  
  0
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Curitiba, PR
  Bus Station
  
  4:55 PM
  
  Buenos Aires
  Retiro Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $113
  
  A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Bus Station, Curitiba, PR (Brazil) at 5/12/2026 4:05:00 AM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/13/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 50m
Travel time is 16h 25m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Crucero del Norte	42h 5m	12:55 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station		Premium Economy	$164	A Bus from Crucero del Norte goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 12:55:00 PM to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is $143 on 5/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Compare all providers like JBL Turismo, Crucero del Norte and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 6 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires starting from $143!

Cheapest Bus	$143
Fastest Bus	42h 5m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Latest Bus	12:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	1,221.6 miles
Bus Companies	JBL Turismo, Crucero del Norte, Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha and Aguia Branca

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Every day, 6 buses from 5 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Buenos Aires: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

$162

Wednesday 05/06

$154

Thursday 05/07

$199

Friday 05/08

$159

Saturday 05/09

$200

Sunday 05/10

$172

Monday 05/11

$164

Tuesday 05/12

$143

Wednesday 05/13

$150

Thursday 05/14

$164

Friday 05/15

$151

Saturday 05/16

$198

Sunday 05/17

$172

Monday 05/18

$164

Tuesday 05/19

$143

Wednesday 05/20

$154

Thursday 05/21

$199

Friday 05/22

$148

Saturday 05/23

$198

Sunday 05/24

$198

Monday 05/25

$199

Tuesday 05/26

$162

Wednesday 05/27

$154

Thursday 05/28

$199

Friday 05/29

$148

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

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

With a price starting from $143, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $198.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, with $143. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $176.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

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 Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires, 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 Buenos Aires are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires from our users.

JBL Turismo from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Here you will find the key facts about the JBL Turismo bus route Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires:

Cheapest Price	$143
Fastest Bus	44h 55m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Last Bus	1:00 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	5/4/2026

Crucero del Norte from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Here you will find the key facts about the Crucero del Norte bus route Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires:

Cheapest Price	$164
Fastest Bus	42h 5m
Earliest Bus	12:55 PM
Last Bus	12:55 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	5/4/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires

Cintia Campos, 10/1/2025

Un desastre, iba arriba adelante sin cinturón, se llovía por la ventana, sin wifi, paraban donde querían, el trato de los choferes para responder hostil, no había agua en el baño, nos llevaron a un ta ... Un desastre, iba arriba adelante sin cinturón, se llovía por la ventana, sin wifi, paraban donde querían, el trato de los choferes para responder hostil, no había agua en el baño, nos llevaron a un taller sin explicación, y no nos dejaban bajar, todo el viaje subiendo y bajando gente de otras unidades que se rompían, tengo fotos de todo. No recomiendo un viaje a distancia con esta empresa, muchísimo mejor JBl, una vergüenza tener que explicar a los Brasileros que viajaban que Argentina no es asi, que crucero del norte no nos representa, horrible experiencia!!! Gracias a la gente amable que viajaba se hizo más llevadero!

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

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

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

Avenida Del Libertador Y Perú Bus Station

Avenida del Libertador 14995

Liniers Bus Station

Avenida General Paz , Liniers 10868/76

Retiro Bus Station

Av. Antártida Argentina y Calle 10 - Capital Federal. 10

Terminal de Ómnibus Dellepiane

Teniente General Luís Dellepiane Av. Perito Moreno 3950, Villa Soldati, Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Villa Tesei

Reyes Catolicos 246

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $143 and takes 44h 55m to reach Buenos Aires. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $143 and $237. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Buenos Aires.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires bus route is served by approximately 6 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 Buenos Aires take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is offered by Crucero del Norte and takes 42h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $199. 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 Buenos Aires?

The earliest bus arriving in Buenos Aires from Rio de Janeiro starts at 11:30 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 Buenos Aires?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Buenos Aires starts at 12:55 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 Buenos Aires route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, passengers can travel with JBL Turismo, Crucero del Norte and Itapemirim Suzantur. 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 Buenos Aires?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: JBL Turismo, Crucero del Norte and Itapemirim Suzantur.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

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 Rio de Janeiro and to Buenos Aires

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