Bus Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada from various bus operators like Aguia Branca or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today

$107

tomorrow

$131

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$127

Friday

Saturday

$137

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Aguia Branca	36h 10m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:40 PM	Esplanada	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$107	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
	Itapemirim Suzantur	39h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:00 PM	Esplanada	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$162	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Aguia Branca	36h 10m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:40 PM	Esplanada	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$131	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
	Itapemirim Suzantur	39h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:00 PM	Esplanada	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$142	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada via Salvador, BA, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  48h 5m
  
  0
  
  9:05 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $92
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 9:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 5m
- Distribusion
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Esplanada
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 11h 55m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	36h 10m	6:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:40 PM	Esplanada	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$127	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
Aguia Branca	36h 10m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:40 PM	Esplanada	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$127	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
Itapemirim Suzantur	39h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:00 PM	Esplanada	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$167	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada via Salvador, BA, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buson
  
  44h 40m
  
  0
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  8:35 PM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $92
  
  A Bus from Buson goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 5m
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Esplanada
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 6:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is 8h 30m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Aguia Branca	36h 40m	7:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:20 PM	Esplanada	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$137	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 7:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 40m
	Itapemirim Suzantur	39h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:00 PM	Esplanada	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$186	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada via Feira de Santana, BA, you can save more than $52? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  41h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Feira de Santana, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $72
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Feira de Santana, BA (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  2h 40m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Feira de Santana, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  4:40 AM
  
  Esplanada
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Feira de Santana, BA (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Esplanada (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Travel time is 4h 30m longer, but you will save $52

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada is $82 on 1/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada

Compare all providers like Aguia Branca and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 5 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada starting from $82!

Cheapest Bus	$82
Fastest Bus	36h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	7:40 AM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	843.1 miles
Bus Companies	Aguia Branca and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Esplanada: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

$107

Monday 12/15

$131

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$127

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$137

Sunday 12/21

$127

Monday 12/22

$127

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

$82

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada

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 Esplanada 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 Esplanada, 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 Esplanada are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Esplanada

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

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

Ponto Estação Afonso Pena

Rua Doutor Satamini 160

Bus Stop

R. Virgílio Ribeiro de Araújo

Central Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Esplanada bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $82 and takes 36h 10m to reach Esplanada. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $82 and $195. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Esplanada.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada bus route is served by approximately 5 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 Esplanada take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada is offered by Aguia Branca and takes 36h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $120. 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 Esplanada?

The earliest bus arriving in Esplanada from Rio de Janeiro starts at 7:30 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 Esplanada?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Esplanada starts at 7:40 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 Esplanada route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Esplanada, passengers can travel with Aguia Branca 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 Esplanada?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Esplanada by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Aguia Branca and Itapemirim Suzantur.

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

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

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 Esplanada

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