Bus Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE: Compare prices and save money

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

$117

tomorrow

$114

Friday

$120

Saturday

$116

Sunday

$119

Monday

$126

Tuesday

$118

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	$117	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 4/29/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/1/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 16m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  55h 55m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:36 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $102
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 10:36:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 36m
- Viação Princesa
  
  1h 1m
  
  0
  
  10:54 PM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Viação Princesa goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 10:54:00 PM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
Travel time is 7h 39m 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
	Gontijo	48h 26m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:26 AM	Crateús, CE	Central bus station		Basic	$114	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 10:26:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 26m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	48h 26m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:26 AM	Crateús, CE	Central bus station		Economy	$120	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/1/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/3/2026 10:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 26m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  55h 55m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:36 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $102
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 10:36:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 36m
- Viação Princesa
  
  1h 1m
  
  0
  
  10:54 PM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Viação Princesa goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 10:54:00 PM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
Travel time is 7h 29m 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
	Gontijo	55h 29m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:29 PM	Crateús, CE	Central bus station		Basic	$116	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 11:29:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 29m
	Gontijo	48h 26m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:26 AM	Crateús, CE	Central bus station		Economy	$120	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 10:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 26m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	50h 15m	8:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	São Conrado	10:15 AM	Crateús, CE	Central bus station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Gontijo goes from São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 15m
Gontijo	49h 55m	8:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Rio das Pedras	10:15 AM	Crateús, CE	Central bus station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Rio das Pedras, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 55m
Gontijo	48h 15m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:15 AM	Crateús, CE	Central bus station	Economy	$120	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  55h 55m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:36 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $102
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 10:36:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 36m
- Viação Princesa
  
  1h 1m
  
  0
  
  10:54 PM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Viação Princesa goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 10:54:00 PM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
Travel time is 7h 40m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	48h 26m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:26 AM	Crateús, CE	Central bus station		Economy	$126	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/4/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/6/2026 10:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 26m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  55h 55m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:36 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $102
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 10:36:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 36m
- Viação Princesa
  
  1h 1m
  
  0
  
  10:54 PM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Viação Princesa goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 10:54:00 PM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
Travel time is 7h 29m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	47h 54m	3:39 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:33 PM	Crateús, CE	Central bus station		Basic	$118	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 3:39:00 PM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/7/2026 3:33:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 54m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  55h 55m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:36 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $102
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 10:36:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 36m
- Viação Princesa
  
  1h 1m
  
  0
  
  10:54 PM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Viação Princesa goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 10:54:00 PM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
Travel time is 8h 1m longer, but you will save $13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE is $109 on 4/28/2026. 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. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Crateús, CE.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 22 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Crateús, CE, with 4 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 $109!

Cheapest Bus	$109
Fastest Bus	47h 54m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	3:39 PM
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 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

$117

Thursday 04/30

$124

Friday 05/01

$120

Saturday 05/02

$123

Sunday 05/03

$126

Monday 05/04

$127

Tuesday 05/05

$118

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$125

Saturday 05/09

$123

Sunday 05/10

$127

Monday 05/11

$120

Tuesday 05/12

$117

Wednesday 05/13

$127

Thursday 05/14

$147

Friday 05/15

$127

Saturday 05/16

$123

Sunday 05/17

$119

Monday 05/18

$127

Tuesday 05/19

$132

Wednesday 05/20

$127

Thursday 05/21

$139

Friday 05/22

$120

Saturday 05/23

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 $114, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $120.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE, with $114. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $116.

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.

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

Central bus station

R. Dr. Moreira da Rocha 718

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 $109 and takes 48h 26m 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 $109 and $128. 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 54m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $118. 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 3:39 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 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Crateús, CE?

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

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 Rio de Janeiro and to Crateús, CE

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