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

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

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

today

$54

tomorrow

$52

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$54

Friday

Saturday

$76

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	15h 0m	12:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 AM	João Pinheiro	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$54	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, João Pinheiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 3:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
	Viação UTIL	14h 55m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:25 AM	João Pinheiro	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$65	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, João Pinheiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	15h 0m	12:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 AM	João Pinheiro	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$52	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, João Pinheiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 3:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
	Viação UTIL	15h 20m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:50 AM	João Pinheiro	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$63	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, João Pinheiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	15h 0m	12:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 AM	João Pinheiro	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$54	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, João Pinheiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
	Viação UTIL	15h 20m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:50 AM	João Pinheiro	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$65	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, João Pinheiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	15h 0m	12:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 AM	João Pinheiro	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$76	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, João Pinheiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
	Viação UTIL	14h 30m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	João Pinheiro	Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$83	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, João Pinheiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to João Pinheiro via Belo Horizonte, MG, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- wemobi
  
  16h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Hotel Royal Lourdes
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from wemobi goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 11:00:00 PM to Hotel Royal Lourdes, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  7h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Bus station (Tergip)
  
  3:00 PM
  
  João Pinheiro
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus station (Tergip), Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, João Pinheiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pinheiro is $52 on 12/15/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pinheiro

Compare all providers like Viação UTIL that travel 7 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pinheiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to João Pinheiro starting from $52!

Cheapest Bus	$52
Fastest Bus	14h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Latest Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	404.8 miles
Bus Companies	Viação UTIL

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to João Pinheiro

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for João Pinheiro: 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

$54

Monday 12/15

$61

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$54

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$76

Sunday 12/21

$59

Monday 12/22

$63

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

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

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

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 Pinheiro 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 Pinheiro, 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 Pinheiro are also emptier.

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

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

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. Jucá Gonçalves Cruzeiro

MG 408

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

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to João Pinheiro bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $52 and takes 15h 0m to reach João Pinheiro. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $52 and $118. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to João Pinheiro.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to João Pinheiro bus route is served by approximately 7 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 Pinheiro take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pinheiro is offered by Viação UTIL and takes 14h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $104. 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 Pinheiro?

The earliest bus arriving in João Pinheiro from Rio de Janeiro starts at 12:30 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 Pinheiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for João Pinheiro starts at 4:30 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 Pinheiro route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pinheiro, passengers can travel with Viação UTIL. 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 Pinheiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and João Pinheiro by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Viação UTIL.

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

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

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 João Pinheiro

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