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

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

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

today

$291

tomorrow

$157

Tuesday

Wednesday

$170

Thursday

$89

Friday

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	63h 50m	11:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Campo Grande	3:05 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Basic	$291	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 11:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $291 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 50m
Viação Cometa	64h 5m	11:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:05 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Economy	$358	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $358 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 5m
Viação Cometa	63h 35m	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:05 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Economy	$358	A Bus from Viação Cometa goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $358 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 35m
Viação UTIL	64h 35m	10:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:05 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Basic	$373	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $373 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 35m
Expresso Nordeste	64h 15m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:15 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Basic	$421	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $421 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Niterói, RJ, you can save more than $21? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 7%
  
  54h 47m
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  
  8 mi
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Niterói, RJ
  Bus Station Roberto Silveira
  
  4:42 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Basic
  
  $270
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Station Roberto Silveira, Niterói, RJ (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 9:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 4:42:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $270 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 47m
Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $183? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  44h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  11:10 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 7:40:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
- Buson
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Buson goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 11:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel Time is 19h 10m shorter, and you will save $183

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	39h 11m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:41 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Basic	$157	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 4:41:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 11m
	Gontijo	41h 12m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:12 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Basic	$166	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:12:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 12m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $49? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  44h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  11:10 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 7:40:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
- Buson
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Buson goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 11:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 5h 14m longer, but you will save $49

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	41h 12m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:12 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Economy	$170	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 12m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $62? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  44h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  11:10 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 7:40:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 30m
- Buson
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Buson goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 11:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 3h 13m longer, but you will save $62

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Nacional	44h 12m	5:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:02 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Basic	$89	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:02:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 12m
	Gontijo	43h 24m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:24 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Basic	$171	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:24:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 24m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió is $31 on 12/23/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Maceió

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Maceió.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Maceió, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Viação Cometa and Viação Nacional that travel 6 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	39h 11m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	1:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	1,042.6 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Viação Cometa, Viação Nacional, Expresso Nordeste, Viação UTIL and Aguia Branca

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

Every day, 6 buses from 6 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Maceió: 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

$358

Monday 12/15

$167

Tuesday 12/16

$350

Wednesday 12/17

$318

Thursday 12/18

$89

Friday 12/19

$456

Saturday 12/20

$360

Sunday 12/21

$357

Monday 12/22

$328

Tuesday 12/23

$31

Wednesday 12/24

$183

Thursday 12/25

$286

Friday 12/26

$307

Saturday 12/27

$263

Sunday 12/28

$238

Monday 12/29

$157

Tuesday 12/30

$201

Wednesday 12/31

$235

Thursday 01/01

$170

Friday 01/02

$301

Saturday 01/03

$258

Sunday 01/04

$264

Monday 01/05

$159

Tuesday 01/06

$91

Wednesday 01/07

$286

Thursday 01/08

$287

Friday 01/09

$159

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

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

With a price starting from $89, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $238.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió, with $31. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $421.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

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 Maceió 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 Maceió, 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 Maceió are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to Maceió from our users.

Gontijo from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

Here you will find the key facts about the Gontijo bus route Rio de Janeiro to Maceió:

Cheapest Price	$157
Fastest Bus	39h 11m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Last Bus	1:00 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/14/2025

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Maceió

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

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

Central Bus Station

Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió R. João Paulo II, s/n - Feitosa, AL

Rua Barão de Atalaia

Rua Barão de Atalaia 540

Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station

Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 1742-1808 - ????? Maceió - AL, República Federativa do Brasil Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 1742-1808 - ????? Maceió - AL, República Federativa do Brasil

Rua Doutor Pontes de Miranda Bus Stop

Serraria Bus Stop

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

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

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Maceió bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 44h 12m to reach Maceió. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $422. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Maceió.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Maceió bus route is served by approximately 6 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 Maceió take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió is offered by Gontijo and takes 39h 11m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $164. 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 Maceió?

The earliest bus arriving in Maceió from Rio de Janeiro starts at 10:00 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 Maceió?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Maceió starts at 1:00 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 Maceió route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Viação Cometa 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 Maceió?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Maceió 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, Viação Cometa and Viação Nacional.

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

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

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 Maceió

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