Bus Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa

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

today

$100

tomorrow

$105

Saturday

$98

Sunday

$105

Monday

$97

Tuesday

Wednesday

$98

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	46h 51m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	12:21 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$100	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/13/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/15/2025 12:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 51m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	45h 16m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	10:46 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$105	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/14/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/16/2025 10:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 16m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  58h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/15/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 11/16/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 15m
- Busbud
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  6:15 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 11/17/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/17/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Travel time is 13h 29m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	45h 16m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	10:46 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$98	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/15/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/17/2025 10:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 16m
	Gontijo	46h 51m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	12:21 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$100	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/15/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/17/2025 12:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 51m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  58h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/16/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 11/17/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 15m
- Busbud
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  6:15 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 11/18/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/18/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Travel time is 13h 29m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	45h 16m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	10:46 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$105	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/16/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/18/2025 10:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 16m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  58h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/16/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 11/17/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 15m
- Busbud
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  6:15 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 11/18/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/18/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Travel time is 13h 29m longer, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	46h 48m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	12:18 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Basic	$97	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/17/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/19/2025 12:18:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 48m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  58h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/16/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 11/17/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 15m
- Busbud
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  6:15 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 11/18/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/18/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Travel time is 11h 57m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	45h 16m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	10:46 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station		Economy	$98	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/19/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/21/2025 10:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 16m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  58h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/16/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 11/17/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 15m
- Busbud
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  6:15 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 11/18/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) arriving at 11/18/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Travel time is 13h 29m longer, but you will save $22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa is $92 on 11/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa

Compare all providers like Gontijo that travel 2 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa starting from $92!

Cheapest Bus	$92
Fastest Bus	45h 16m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Latest Bus	1:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	1,225.6 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for João Pessoa: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/13/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/09

Monday 11/10

Tuesday 11/11

Wednesday 11/12

Thursday 11/13

$100

Friday 11/14

$105

Saturday 11/15

$105

Sunday 11/16

$111

Monday 11/17

$99

Tuesday 11/18

$142

Wednesday 11/19

$105

Thursday 11/20

$182

Friday 11/21

$98

Saturday 11/22

$140

Sunday 11/23

$174

Monday 11/24

$100

Tuesday 11/25

$147

Wednesday 11/26

$96

Thursday 11/27

$102

Friday 11/28

Saturday 11/29

$102

Sunday 11/30

$102

Monday 12/01

$93

Tuesday 12/02

$214

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$102

Friday 12/05

$239

Saturday 12/06

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa

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 João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa, 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 João Pessoa are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and João Pessoa

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

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Afonso Pena

Rua Doutor Satamini 160

Central Bus Station

Rua Francisco Londres

Dislub Gas Station

Parque da Lagoa

Mangabeira

Posto Petrobrás Gas Station

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 João Pessoa? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro João Pessoa bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $92 and takes 46h 48m to reach João Pessoa. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $92 and $118. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to João Pessoa.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa is offered by Gontijo and takes 45h 16m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $105. 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 João Pessoa?

The earliest bus arriving in João Pessoa from Rio de Janeiro starts at 1:30 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 João Pessoa?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for João Pessoa starts at 1:30 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 João Pessoa route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa, 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 João Pessoa?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa on your planned travel date.

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

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 João Pessoa

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