Bus Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC from various bus operators like Viação Penha, Viação UTIL or Expresso Nordeste for the next days.

today

$43

tomorrow

$43

Saturday

$43

Sunday

$43

Monday

$43

Tuesday

$43

Wednesday

$42

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/6/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/7/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Viação Penha	17h 0m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/6/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/7/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Viação Penha	18h 0m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/6/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/7/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação UTIL	52h 25m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Basic	$139	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/6/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/9/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/7/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/8/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Viação Penha	17h 0m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/7/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/8/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	21h 0m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$84	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/7/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/8/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	22h 30m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$85	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/7/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Viação UTIL	52h 25m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Basic	$139	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/7/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/10/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/8/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/9/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Viação Penha	17h 0m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/8/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/9/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Viação Penha	18h 0m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/8/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/9/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação UTIL	52h 25m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Basic	$139	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/8/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/11/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/9/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/10/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Viação Penha	17h 0m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/9/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/10/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Viação Penha	18h 0m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/9/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/10/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação UTIL	52h 25m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Basic	$139	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/9/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/12/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Basic	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/10/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/11/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Viação Penha	17h 0m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/10/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/11/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Viação Penha	18h 0m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/10/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/11/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 25m	5:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:40 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/10/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/11/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/11/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/12/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Viação Penha	17h 40m	12:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:10 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Basic	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/11/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/12/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Viação Penha	18h 0m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/11/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/12/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 25m	5:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:40 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Basic	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/11/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/12/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	19h 30m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$42	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/12/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/13/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Viação Penha	18h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/12/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/13/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Viação Penha	18h 0m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Basic	$43	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/12/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/13/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação UTIL	52h 25m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	Basic	$139	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/12/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/15/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC is $42 on 8/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 43 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 112 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

Compare all providers like Viação Penha, Viação UTIL and Expresso Nordeste that travel 32 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus	$42
Fastest Bus	16h 25m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	32 Ø
Distance	423.6 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Penha, Viação UTIL and Expresso Nordeste

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

Every day, 32 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Joinville, SC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$43

Friday 08/07

$43

Saturday 08/08

$43

Sunday 08/09

$43

Monday 08/10

$43

Tuesday 08/11

$43

Wednesday 08/12

$42

Thursday 08/13

$46

Friday 08/14

$45

Saturday 08/15

$45

Sunday 08/16

$45

Monday 08/17

$45

Tuesday 08/18

$45

Wednesday 08/19

$44

Thursday 08/20

$46

Friday 08/21

$45

Saturday 08/22

$45

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

$45

Tuesday 08/25

$45

Wednesday 08/26

$44

Thursday 08/27

$45

Friday 08/28

$45

Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

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

With a price starting from $42, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $43.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC, with $42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $139.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

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 Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC, 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 Joinville, SC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC

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

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

Santa Catarina

Terminal Central

Glória

Vila Nova

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Joinville, SC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 19h 30m to reach Joinville, SC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $251. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Joinville, SC.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC bus route is served by approximately 32 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 Joinville, SC take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC is offered by Viação Penha and takes 16h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $62. 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 Joinville, SC?

The earliest bus arriving in Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Joinville, SC starts at 8:30 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 Joinville, SC route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC, passengers can travel with Viação Penha, Viação UTIL and Expresso Nordeste. 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 Joinville, SC?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC 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 Penha, Viação UTIL and Expresso Nordeste.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 32 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

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 Joinville, SC

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