Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE from $137

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE

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

today
$198
tomorrow
$193
Sunday
$197
Monday
$198
Tuesday
$184
Wednesday
Thursday
$194

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 48h 16m 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:16 AM Crateús, CE Central bus station  Economy $198
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Ipu, CE, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      58h 30m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      3:50 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Premium Economy
      $160
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • DeÔnibus
      2h 30m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Crateús, CE
      Central bus station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $5
    Travel time is 10h 14m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 55h 24m 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 11:24 PM Crateús, CE Central bus station  Basic $193
Gontijo 48h 16m 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:16 AM Crateús, CE Central bus station  Economy $198
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Ipu, CE, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      58h 30m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      3:50 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Premium Economy
      $160
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • DeÔnibus
      2h 30m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Crateús, CE
      Central bus station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $5
    Travel time is 10h 14m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 50h 5m 8:00 AM Rio de Janeiro São Conrado 10:05 AM Crateús, CE Central bus station  Economy $197
Gontijo 49h 45m 8:20 AM Rio de Janeiro Rio das Pedras 10:05 AM Crateús, CE Central bus station  Economy $197
Gontijo 48h 5m 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:05 AM Crateús, CE Central bus station  Economy $198
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Ipu, CE, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      58h 30m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      3:50 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Premium Economy
      $160
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • DeÔnibus
      2h 30m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Crateús, CE
      Central bus station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $5
    Travel time is 10h 25m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 48h 16m 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:16 AM Crateús, CE Central bus station  Economy $198
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Ipu, CE, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      58h 30m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      3:50 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Premium Economy
      $160
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • DeÔnibus
      2h 30m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Crateús, CE
      Central bus station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $5
    Travel time is 10h 14m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 47h 49m 3:39 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 3:28 PM Crateús, CE Central bus station  Basic $184
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Ipu, CE, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      58h 30m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      3:50 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Premium Economy
      $160
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • DeÔnibus
      2h 30m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Crateús, CE
      Central bus station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $5
    Travel time is 10h 41m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 48h 16m 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:16 AM Crateús, CE Central bus station  Basic $194
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Ipu, CE, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      58h 30m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      3:50 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Premium Economy
      $160
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • DeÔnibus
      2h 30m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Ipu, CE
      Central Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Crateús, CE
      Central bus station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $5
    Travel time is 10h 14m longer, but you will save $29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE is $137 on 12/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Crateús, CE

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Crateús, CE are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Crateús, CE.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Crateús, CE, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE

Compare all providers like Gontijo that travel 3 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE starting from $137!

Cheapest Bus $137
Fastest Bus 47h 49m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Latest Bus 10:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 1,237.4 miles
Bus Companies Gontijo

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Crateús, CE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 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
$198
Saturday 12/13
$206
Sunday 12/14
$197
Monday 12/15
$198
Tuesday 12/16
$184
Wednesday 12/17
Thursday 12/18
$207
Friday 12/19
Saturday 12/20
$335
Sunday 12/21
$211
Monday 12/22
$211
Tuesday 12/23
$184
Wednesday 12/24
$211
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27
Sunday 12/28
$211
Monday 12/29
$198
Tuesday 12/30
$197
Wednesday 12/31
$198
Thursday 01/01
$207
Friday 01/02
Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $148, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $198.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE, with $184. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $194.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE

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 Crateús, CE 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 Crateús, CE, 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 Crateús, CE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Crateús, CE

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

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 Crateús, CE? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Crateús, CE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $137 and takes 47h 49m to reach Crateús, CE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $137 and $211. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Crateús, CE.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE bus route is served by approximately 3 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 Crateús, CE take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE is offered by Gontijo and takes 47h 49m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $197. 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 Crateús, CE?

The earliest bus arriving in Crateús, CE 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 Crateús, CE?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Crateús, CE starts at 10:00 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 Rio de Janeiro Crateús, CE route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Crateús, CE?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Crateús, CE 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 Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE 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 Crateús, CE 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 Crateús, CE 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 Crateús, CE on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE

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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