Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN from $116

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

today
$116
tomorrow
$135
Wednesday
$119
Thursday
$119
Friday
$119
Saturday
$119
Sunday
$119

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 50h 26m 1:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 3:56 PM Natal, RN Bus Station  Basic $116

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Nacional 54h 13m 5:50 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 12:03 PM Natal, RN Bus Station  Economy $135
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN via Garanhuns, PE, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Gontijo
      69h 10m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      11:37 AM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Basic
      $99
      • Waiting Time 15h 57m
    • Gontijo
      9h 36m
      0
      3:34 AM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      1:10 PM
      Natal, RN
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 14h 57m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 48h 54m 1:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:24 PM Natal, RN Bus Station  Economy $119
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN via Garanhuns, PE, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Gontijo
      61h 30m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      8:34 PM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $82
      • Waiting Time 7h 0m
    • Gontijo
      9h 36m
      0
      3:34 AM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      1:10 PM
      Natal, RN
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is 12h 36m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 48h 54m 1:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:24 PM Natal, RN Bus Station  Economy $119
Viação Nacional 56h 58m 5:50 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:48 PM Natal, RN Bus Station  Basic $132
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN via Garanhuns, PE, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Gontijo
      61h 30m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      8:34 PM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $82
      • Waiting Time 7h 0m
    • Gontijo
      9h 36m
      0
      3:34 AM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      1:10 PM
      Natal, RN
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is 12h 36m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 48h 54m 1:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:24 PM Natal, RN Bus Station  Economy $119
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN via Garanhuns, PE, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Gontijo
      70h 55m
      0
      2:15 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      8:45 AM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $77
      • Waiting Time 18h 49m
    • Gontijo
      9h 36m
      0
      3:34 AM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      1:10 PM
      Natal, RN
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 22h 1m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 48h 54m 1:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:24 PM Natal, RN Bus Station  Economy $119
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN via Garanhuns, PE, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Gontijo
      70h 55m
      0
      2:15 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      8:45 AM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $77
      • Waiting Time 18h 49m
    • Gontijo
      9h 36m
      0
      3:34 AM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      1:10 PM
      Natal, RN
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 22h 1m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 48h 54m 1:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:24 PM Natal, RN Bus Station  Economy $119
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN via Garanhuns, PE, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Gontijo
      70h 55m
      0
      2:15 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      8:45 AM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $77
      • Waiting Time 18h 49m
    • Gontijo
      9h 36m
      0
      3:34 AM
      Garanhuns, PE
      Bus Station
      1:10 PM
      Natal, RN
      Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 22h 1m longer, but you will save $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN is $116 on 8/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Natal, RN

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Natal, RN are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Natal, RN.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 24 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Natal, RN, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN

Compare all providers like Gontijo and Viação Nacional that travel 4 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN starting from $116!

Cheapest Bus $116
Fastest Bus 48h 54m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Latest Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 1,299.2 miles
Bus Companies Gontijo and Viação Nacional

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Natal, RN: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
$216
Tuesday 08/04
$144
Wednesday 08/05
$127
Thursday 08/06
$132
Friday 08/07
$127
Saturday 08/08
$126
Sunday 08/09
$127
Monday 08/10
$116
Tuesday 08/11
$144
Wednesday 08/12
$126
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
$127
Saturday 08/15
$119
Sunday 08/16
$127
Monday 08/17
$122
Tuesday 08/18
$144
Wednesday 08/19
$119
Thursday 08/20
$127
Friday 08/21
$130
Saturday 08/22
$126
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
$116
Tuesday 08/25
$135
Wednesday 08/26
$126
Thursday 08/27
$132
Friday 08/28
$119
Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $116, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $135.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN, with $116. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $116.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN

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 Natal, RN 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 Natal, RN, 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 Natal, RN are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Natal, RN

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Natal, RN bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $116 and takes 50h 26m to reach Natal, RN. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $116 and $144. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Natal, RN.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN 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 Natal, RN take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN is offered by Gontijo and takes 48h 54m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $119. 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 Natal, RN?

The earliest bus arriving in Natal, RN from Rio de Janeiro starts at 1:30 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 Natal, RN?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Natal, RN starts at 1:30 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 Natal, RN route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN, passengers can travel with Gontijo 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 Natal, RN?

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

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN?

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 4 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and Natal, RN. 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 Natal, RN?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Natal, RN

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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