Bus Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO from various bus operators like Viação UTIL for the next days.

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Saturday

$150

Sunday

$105

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$95

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	36h 45m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:15 AM	Palmas, TO	Central Bus Station		Business	$150	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/9/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Palmas, TO (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO via Brasília, DF, you can save more than $57? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gipsyy
  
  39h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  12:55 PM
  
  Brasília, DF
  Interestadual Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 4:30:00 PM to Interestadual Central Bus Station, Brasília, DF (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
- Real Maia
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Brasília, DF
  Interestadual Central Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Palmas, TO
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from Real Maia goes from Interestadual Central Bus Station, Brasília, DF (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Palmas, TO (Brazil) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $57

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	40h 45m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:15 AM	Palmas, TO	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$105	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Palmas, TO (Brazil) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO via Brasília, DF, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gipsyy
  
  39h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  12:55 PM
  
  Brasília, DF
  Interestadual Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/10/2026 4:30:00 PM to Interestadual Central Bus Station, Brasília, DF (Brazil) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
- Real Maia
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Brasília, DF
  Interestadual Central Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Palmas, TO
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from Real Maia goes from Interestadual Central Bus Station, Brasília, DF (Brazil) at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Palmas, TO (Brazil) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Travel Time is 1h 25m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	36h 45m	8:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:15 AM	Palmas, TO	Central Bus Station		Basic	$95	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/13/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Palmas, TO (Brazil) arriving at 5/15/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 45m
	Viação UTIL	40h 45m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:15 AM	Palmas, TO	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$111	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 5/13/2026 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Palmas, TO (Brazil) arriving at 5/15/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO is $95 on 5/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Palmas, TO

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Palmas, TO.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 4 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Palmas, TO, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO

Compare all providers like Viação UTIL that travel 2 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO starting from $95!

Cheapest Bus	$95
Fastest Bus	36h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	937.6 miles
Bus Companies	Viação UTIL

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Palmas, TO: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

$112

Sunday 05/10

$105

Monday 05/11

Tuesday 05/12

Wednesday 05/13

$95

Thursday 05/14

Friday 05/15

Saturday 05/16

$114

Sunday 05/17

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

$121

Thursday 05/21

$120

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

Sunday 05/24

Monday 05/25

Tuesday 05/26

Wednesday 05/27

Thursday 05/28

$121

Friday 05/29

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO

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

With a price starting from $95, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $112.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO, with $95. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $105.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO

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 Palmas, TO 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 Palmas, TO, 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 Palmas, TO are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Palmas, TO

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

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Central Bus Station

Av. Hélio 125

Taquaralto

Rodoshopping

Plano Diretor Sul

Posto Petrolíder Gas Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Palmas, TO bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $95 and takes 36h 45m to reach Palmas, TO. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $95 and $184. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Palmas, TO.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO bus route is served by approximately 2 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 Palmas, TO take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO is offered by Viação UTIL and takes 36h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $150. 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 Palmas, TO?

The earliest bus arriving in Palmas, TO from Rio de Janeiro starts at 8:30 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 Palmas, TO?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Palmas, TO starts at 8:30 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 Palmas, TO route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO, passengers can travel with Viação UTIL. 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 Palmas, TO?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Palmas, TO 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 UTIL.

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

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Palmas, TO

Basic

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

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business

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

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Palmas, TO

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