Bus Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG from various bus operators like Transnorte or Expresso União for the next days.

today

$28

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$33

Friday

Saturday

$35

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Transnorte	15h 30m	6:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00 AM	Montes Claros, MG	Bus Station		Basic	$28	A Bus from Transnorte goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/15/2026 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/16/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
	Expresso União	14h 29m	7:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:49 AM	Montes Claros, MG	Bus Station		Business	$53	A Bus from Expresso União goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/15/2026 7:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/16/2026 9:49:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 29m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Transnorte	13h 35m	7:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:55 AM	Montes Claros, MG	Bus Station		Basic	$33	A Bus from Transnorte goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/19/2026 7:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/20/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
	Transnorte	14h 15m	7:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:35 AM	Montes Claros, MG	Bus Station		Business	$67	A Bus from Transnorte goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/19/2026 7:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/20/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Rio Doce
  
  16h 55m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/21/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
- Aguia Branca
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:55 AM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Transnorte	13h 35m	7:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:55 AM	Montes Claros, MG	Bus Station		Economy	$35	A Bus from Transnorte goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/21/2026 7:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
	Transnorte	14h 15m	7:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:35 AM	Montes Claros, MG	Bus Station		Business	$73	A Bus from Transnorte goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/21/2026 7:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Rio Doce
  
  16h 55m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 3/21/2026 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
- Aguia Branca
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:55 AM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG is $25 on 4/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG

Compare all providers like Transnorte and Expresso União that travel 6 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	13h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:30 PM
Latest Bus	7:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	429.0 miles
Bus Companies	Transnorte and Expresso União

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Montes Claros, MG: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/15/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/15

$28

Monday 03/16

Tuesday 03/17

Wednesday 03/18

Thursday 03/19

$33

Friday 03/20

Saturday 03/21

$35

Sunday 03/22

$33

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$35

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$44

Saturday 03/28

$37

Sunday 03/29

Monday 03/30

$96

Tuesday 03/31

$35

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$48

Friday 04/03

$27

Saturday 04/04

$48

Sunday 04/05

$56

Monday 04/06

$25

Tuesday 04/07

$47

Wednesday 04/08

$26

Thursday 04/09

$38

Friday 04/10

$52

Saturday 04/11

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG

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 Montes Claros, MG 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 Montes Claros, MG, 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 Montes Claros, MG are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Montes Claros, MG

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

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

Bus Station

Av. Donato Quintino

Nova Esperança

Posto Mocão Gas Station

Av. Floriano Neiva

Av. Floriano Neiva 360-398

Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Montes Claros, MG bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 15h 30m to reach Montes Claros, MG. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $73. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Montes Claros, MG.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG 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 Montes Claros, MG take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG is offered by Transnorte and takes 13h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. 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 Montes Claros, MG?

The earliest bus arriving in Montes Claros, MG from Rio de Janeiro starts at 6:30 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 Montes Claros, MG?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Montes Claros, MG starts at 7:20 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 Montes Claros, MG route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG, passengers can travel with Transnorte and Expresso União. 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 Montes Claros, MG?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Montes Claros, MG by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Transnorte and Expresso União.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG 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 Montes Claros, MG 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 Montes Claros, MG 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 Montes Claros, MG on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Montes Claros, MG

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.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Montes Claros, MG

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