Bus Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP from various bus operators like Expresso União for the next days.

today

$69

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

$69

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

$69

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso União	12h 47m	9:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:47 AM	Franca, SP	Central Bus Station		First Class	$69	A Bus from Expresso União goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Franca, SP (Brazil) arriving at 3/25/2026 9:47:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 47m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP via São Paulo, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expresso do Sul
  
  13h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  1:00 PM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/25/2026 6:30:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 3/25/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
- Viação Cometa
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Franca, SP
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 3/25/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Franca, SP (Brazil) arriving at 3/25/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Travel time is 0h 33m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso União	12h 47m	9:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:47 AM	Franca, SP	Central Bus Station		First Class	$69	A Bus from Expresso União goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Franca, SP (Brazil) arriving at 3/28/2026 9:47:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 47m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP via Ribeirão Preto, SP, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  14h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Estacionamento Fleming Park
  
  6:50 AM
  
  Ribeirão Preto, SP
  Mini Rodoviária
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Estacionamento Fleming Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/26/2026 7:00:00 PM to Mini Rodoviária, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) arriving at 3/27/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
- Viação São Bento
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Ribeirão Preto, SP
  Bus Station
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Franca, SP
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Viação São Bento goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Franca, SP (Brazil) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 2h 3m longer, but you will save $34

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso União	12h 47m	9:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:47 AM	Franca, SP	Central Bus Station		First Class	$69	A Bus from Expresso União goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/30/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Franca, SP (Brazil) arriving at 3/31/2026 9:47:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 47m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP via Ribeirão Preto, SP, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  14h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Estacionamento Fleming Park
  
  6:50 AM
  
  Ribeirão Preto, SP
  Mini Rodoviária
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Estacionamento Fleming Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/26/2026 7:00:00 PM to Mini Rodoviária, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) arriving at 3/27/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
- Viação São Bento
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Ribeirão Preto, SP
  Bus Station
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Franca, SP
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Viação São Bento goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Franca, SP (Brazil) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 2h 3m longer, but you will save $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP is $20 on 3/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP

Compare all providers like Expresso União that travel 2 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	12h 47m
Earliest Bus	9:00 PM
Latest Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	313.8 miles
Bus Companies	Expresso União

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Franca, SP: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$69

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$69

Saturday 03/28

Sunday 03/29

Monday 03/30

$69

Tuesday 03/31

$20

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$48

Friday 04/03

$27

Saturday 04/04

$152

Sunday 04/05

$136

Monday 04/06

$121

Tuesday 04/07

$20

Wednesday 04/08

$69

Thursday 04/09

$69

Friday 04/10

$69

Saturday 04/11

$69

Sunday 04/12

$83

Monday 04/13

$69

Tuesday 04/14

$20

Wednesday 04/15

$79

Thursday 04/16

$95

Friday 04/17

$154

Saturday 04/18

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP

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 Franca, SP 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 Franca, SP, 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 Franca, SP are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Franca, SP

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

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

Botafogo

Praia de Botafogo 460

Central Bus Station

Alvorada Gas Station

Pit Stop Gas Station

Av. Alberto Pulicano, 2800 Bus Stop

Av. Alberto Pulicano, 2800 - Distrito Industrial Antonio Della - Torre, Franca - SP, Brasil Av. Alberto Pulicano, 2800 - Distrito Industrial Antonio Della - Torre, Franca - SP, Brasil

Posto Paineirão

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Franca, SP bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 12h 47m to reach Franca, SP. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Franca, SP.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP bus route is served by approximately 2 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 Franca, SP take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP is offered by Expresso União and takes 12h 47m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $69. 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 Franca, SP?

The earliest bus arriving in Franca, SP from Rio de Janeiro starts at 9:00 PM. 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 Franca, SP?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Franca, SP starts at 9:00 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 Franca, SP route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP, passengers can travel with Expresso União. 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 Franca, SP?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Franca, SP by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expresso União.

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

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Franca, SP

First Class

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More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Franca, SP

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