Bus Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA from various bus operators like Gontijo, Aguia Branca or Viação Nacional for the next days.

today

$51

tomorrow

$51

Sunday

$63

Monday

Tuesday

$51

Wednesday

$51

Thursday

$60

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	22h 33m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:03 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/12/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/13/2026 3:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 33m
Gontijo	22h 36m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:21 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/12/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/13/2026 3:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 36m
Viação Nacional	22h 5m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:05 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/12/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/13/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Aguia Branca	23h 30m	7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:30 AM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$99	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/12/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/13/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	28h 10m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:40 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$103	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/12/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/13/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	22h 50m	4:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:10 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/13/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/14/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Gontijo	22h 36m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:21 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/13/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/14/2026 3:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 36m
Aguia Branca	23h 30m	7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:30 AM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$94	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/14/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	28h 10m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:40 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$103	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/13/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/14/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Nacional	22h 5m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:05 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/14/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/15/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Gontijo	22h 10m	6:10 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:20 AM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/14/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/15/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
Gontijo	22h 25m	4:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:45 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$68	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/14/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/15/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
Aguia Branca	23h 30m	6:55 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:25 AM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$86	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/14/2026 6:55:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/15/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	28h 10m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:40 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$103	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/14/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/15/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	22h 50m	4:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:10 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/16/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/17/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Gontijo	22h 36m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:21 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/16/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/17/2026 3:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 36m
Viação Nacional	22h 5m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:05 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/16/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/17/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Aguia Branca	23h 30m	6:55 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:25 AM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$66	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/16/2026 6:55:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/17/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 30m
Viação Nacional	22h 20m	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:10 AM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/16/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	22h 36m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:21 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/17/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/18/2026 3:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 36m
Viação Nacional	22h 5m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:05 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$69	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/17/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/18/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Aguia Branca	25h 0m	9:05 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:05 AM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$85	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/17/2026 9:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/18/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
Viação Rio Doce	28h 10m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:40 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$97	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/17/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/18/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
Gontijo	22h 20m	3:25 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:45 AM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$113	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/17/2026 3:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/18/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	22h 36m	4:45 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:21 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/18/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/19/2026 3:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 36m
Viação Nacional	22h 5m	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:05 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/18/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/19/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Aguia Branca	23h 30m	7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:30 AM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$86	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/18/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/19/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	28h 10m	10:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:40 PM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$103	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/18/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/19/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
Gontijo	22h 30m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:30 AM	Itabuna, BA	Bus Station	Basic	$113	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 6/18/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 6/19/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA is $51 on 6/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Itabuna, BA

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 47 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 28 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Itabuna, BA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 101 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Itabuna, BA, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Aguia Branca and Viação Nacional that travel 38 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA starting from $51!

Cheapest Bus	$51
Fastest Bus	22h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	38 Ø
Distance	617.9 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Aguia Branca, Viação Nacional and Viação Rio Doce

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA

Every day, 38 buses from 4 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Itabuna, BA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/12/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/07

Monday 06/08

Tuesday 06/09

Wednesday 06/10

Thursday 06/11

Friday 06/12

$53

Saturday 06/13

$51

Sunday 06/14

$67

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

$51

Wednesday 06/17

$51

Thursday 06/18

$63

Friday 06/19

$63

Saturday 06/20

$64

Sunday 06/21

$66

Monday 06/22

$62

Tuesday 06/23

$60

Wednesday 06/24

$53

Thursday 06/25

$60

Friday 06/26

$51

Saturday 06/27

$90

Sunday 06/28

$59

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

$51

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA

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

With a price starting from $51, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $60.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA, with $51. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $68.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA

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 Itabuna, BA 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 Itabuna, BA, 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 Itabuna, BA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Itabuna, BA

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

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

Bus Station

Av. Amélia Amado 150

Taveirolandia

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Itabuna, BA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $51 and takes 22h 50m to reach Itabuna, BA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $51 and $157. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Itabuna, BA.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA bus route is served by approximately 38 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 Itabuna, BA take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA is offered by Viação Nacional and takes 22h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $64. 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 Itabuna, BA?

The earliest bus arriving in Itabuna, BA from Rio de Janeiro starts at 6:00 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 Itabuna, BA?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Itabuna, BA starts at 11:40 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 Itabuna, BA route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Aguia Branca and Viação Nacional. 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 Itabuna, BA?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Itabuna, BA 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, Aguia Branca and Viação Nacional.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna, BA

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.

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 Itabuna, BA

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