Bus Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina from various bus operators like Viação Rio Doce or Aguia Branca for the next days.

today

$14

tomorrow

$16

Tuesday

$10

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$16

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Rio Doce	3h 50m	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:50 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 6:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Viação Rio Doce	3h 39m	7:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:19 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 7:40:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 11:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 39m
Viação Rio Doce	4h 10m	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:10 AM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Basic	$14	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 8:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/23/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Aguia Branca	4h 10m	3:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:10 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Basic	$15	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 3:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Aguia Branca	4h 15m	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:15 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 6:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Rio Doce	3h 50m	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:50 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/23/2026 6:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/23/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Viação Rio Doce	3h 39m	7:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:19 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/23/2026 7:40:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/23/2026 11:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 39m
Viação Rio Doce	4h 10m	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:10 AM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/23/2026 8:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/24/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Aguia Branca	4h 15m	7:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:05 AM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/23/2026 7:50:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/24/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Aguia Branca	4h 30m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:00 AM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/23/2026 8:30:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/24/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Rio Doce	3h 39m	7:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:19 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Basic	$10	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 7:40:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:19:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 39m
Viação Rio Doce	4h 10m	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:10 AM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Basic	$10	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 8:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/25/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Viação Rio Doce	4h 20m	8:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:10 AM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Basic	$10	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 8:50:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/25/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Aguia Branca	4h 15m	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:15 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Basic	$10	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 6:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/24/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Aguia Branca	4h 35m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:05 AM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Basic	$10	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 8:30:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/25/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Rio Doce	4h 0m	5:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:30 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Basic	$16	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 5:30:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Viação Rio Doce	3h 50m	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:50 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Viação Rio Doce	4h 0m	7:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:00 PM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Basic	$16	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 7:00:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Aguia Branca	4h 15m	7:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:05 AM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 7:50:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Aguia Branca	4h 35m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:05 AM	Leopoldina	Rodoviária	Premium Economy	$19	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 8:30:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/28/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina via Petrópolis, RJ, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Única-Fácil
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:10 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  CCS - Hospital Universitário Bus Station
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Petrópolis, RJ
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from CCS - Hospital Universitário Bus Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 8:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
- Aguia Branca
  
  3h 25m
  
  0
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Petrópolis, RJ
  Central Bus Station
  
  1:05 AM
  
  Leopoldina
  Rodoviária
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Central Bus Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 9:40:00 PM to Rodoviária, Leopoldina (Brazil) arriving at 3/28/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina is $10 on 3/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Leopoldina

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 116 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 23 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Leopoldina.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 161 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Leopoldina, with 48 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina

Compare all providers like Viação Rio Doce and Aguia Branca that travel 68 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	3h 39m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	68 Ø
Distance	102.5 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Rio Doce and Aguia Branca

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina

Every day, 68 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Leopoldina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

$14

Monday 03/23

$16

Tuesday 03/24

$10

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$16

Saturday 03/28

Sunday 03/29

Monday 03/30

$16

Tuesday 03/31

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$16

Friday 04/03

$16

Saturday 04/04

$16

Sunday 04/05

Monday 04/06

$16

Tuesday 04/07

$10

Wednesday 04/08

$16

Thursday 04/09

$18

Friday 04/10

$16

Saturday 04/11

$16

Sunday 04/12

$14

Monday 04/13

$16

Tuesday 04/14

$10

Wednesday 04/15

$16

Thursday 04/16

$18

Friday 04/17

$18

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina

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

With a price starting from $10, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina, with $10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina

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 Leopoldina 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 Leopoldina, 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 Leopoldina are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Leopoldina

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

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

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Tebas

Rodoviária

R. José Péres 500

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Leopoldina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 4h 20m to reach Leopoldina. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Leopoldina.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina bus route is served by approximately 68 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 Leopoldina take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina is offered by Viação Rio Doce and takes 3h 39m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. 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 Leopoldina?

The earliest bus arriving in Leopoldina from Rio de Janeiro starts at 6:30 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 Leopoldina?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Leopoldina starts at 11:30 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 Leopoldina route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina, passengers can travel with Viação Rio Doce and Aguia Branca. 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 Leopoldina?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Leopoldina 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 Rio Doce and Aguia Branca.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina?

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 68 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and Leopoldina. 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 Leopoldina?

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

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 Leopoldina

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