Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió from $79

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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, Aguia Branca or Viação Nacional for the next days.
today
from $82
tomorrow
Sunday
from $130
Monday
from $82
Tuesday
from $86
Wednesday
from $79
Thursday
from $84

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $82
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $85
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $87
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $87

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aguia Branca
    69h 40m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:40 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Basic
    $130
  • Aguia Branca
    63h 30m
    0
    12:05 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    3:35 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Basic
    $132
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    63h 5m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    3:35 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    $140
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    71h 25m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:40 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    $140
  • Expresso Adamantina
    70h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    5:40 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Basic
    $140
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $44? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      44h 35m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      10:40 PM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Premium Economy
      $78
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      4h 15m
      0
      11:50 PM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      4:05 AM
      Maceió
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Premium Economy
      $8
    Travel Time is 18h 30m shorter, and you will save $44

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $82
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $92
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $98
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $98

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Nacional
    39h 57m
    0
    5:50 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:47 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Economy
    $86
  • Viação Nacional
    39h 57m
    0
    5:50 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:47 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Economy
    $94

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $79
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $85
  • Gontijo
    39h 42m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    4:42 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $85

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Nacional
    42h 32m
    0
    5:50 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    12:22 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Basic
    $84
  • Gontijo
    41h 39m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    6:39 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $94
  • Gontijo
    41h 39m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    6:39 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $101
  • Gontijo
    41h 39m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    6:39 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $101
  • Viação Nacional
    42h 32m
    0
    5:50 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    12:22 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Basic
    $107

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. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Maceió.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Maceió, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Aguia Branca and Viação Nacional that travel 4 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 $79!

Cheapest Bus $79
Fastest Bus 39h 42m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Latest Bus 1:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 1,042.6 miles
Bus Companies Gontijo, Aguia Branca, Viação Nacional, Itapemirim Suzantur and Expresso Adamantina

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió

Every day, 4 buses from 5 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 06/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
Tuesday 06/17
Wednesday 06/18
Thursday 06/19
Friday 06/20
$205
Saturday 06/21
$158
Sunday 06/22
$117
Monday 06/23
$112
Tuesday 06/24
$86
Wednesday 06/25
$111
Thursday 06/26
$101
Friday 06/27
$117
Saturday 06/28
$108
Sunday 06/29
$109
Monday 06/30
$120
Tuesday 07/01
$86
Wednesday 07/02
$79
Thursday 07/03
$84
Friday 07/04
Saturday 07/05
$110
Sunday 07/06
$117
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
$92
Wednesday 07/09
$79
Thursday 07/10
$100
Friday 07/11
$85
Saturday 07/12

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 $79, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $130.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Maceió, with $79. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $130.

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

Gontijo

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

Cheapest Price $79
Fastest Bus 39h 42m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Last Bus 1:00 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 6/18/2025

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.

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 $79 and takes 39h 42m 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 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $79 and $184. 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 4 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 42m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $85. 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 1:00 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 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, Aguia Branca 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, Aguia Branca 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
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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