Bus Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI from various bus operators like Viação UTIL or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today

$170

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$157

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação UTIL	63h 29m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:59 AM	Parnaíba, PI	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$170	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/20/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Parnaíba, PI (Brazil) arriving at 9/23/2026 7:59:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 29m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI via Brasília, DF, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação UTIL
  
  64h 30m
  
  0
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Brasília, DF
  Interestadual Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/22/2026 12:30:00 PM to Interestadual Central Bus Station, Brasília, DF (Brazil) arriving at 9/23/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
- Real Sul Turismo
  
  36h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:15 PM
  
  Brasília, DF
  Interestadual Central Bus Station
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Parnaíba, PI
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from Real Sul Turismo goes from Interestadual Central Bus Station, Brasília, DF (Brazil) at 9/23/2026 4:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Parnaíba, PI (Brazil) arriving at 9/25/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 45m
Travel time is 1h 1m longer, but you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itapemirim Suzantur	56h 55m	6:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:25 PM	Parnaíba, PI	Bus Station		Basic	$157	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/25/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Parnaíba, PI (Brazil) arriving at 9/27/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 55m
	Viação UTIL	64h 25m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:55 AM	Parnaíba, PI	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$171	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/25/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Parnaíba, PI (Brazil) arriving at 9/28/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI via Teresina, PI, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  62h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Teresina, PI
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $108
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Teresina, PI (Brazil) arriving at 9/28/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 20m
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  6h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Teresina, PI
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:40 AM
  
  Parnaíba, PI
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, Teresina, PI (Brazil) at 9/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Parnaíba, PI (Brazil) arriving at 9/29/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Travel time is 5h 45m longer, but you will save $29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI is $156 on 10/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Parnaíba, PI

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Parnaíba, PI.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 3 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Parnaíba, PI, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI

Compare all providers like Viação UTIL and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 2 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI starting from $156!

Cheapest Bus	$156
Fastest Bus	56h 55m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Latest Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	1,386.0 miles
Bus Companies	Viação UTIL and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Parnaíba, PI: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/20

$170

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$157

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$174

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$170

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$160

Saturday 10/03

Sunday 10/04

Monday 10/05

Tuesday 10/06

Wednesday 10/07

Thursday 10/08

$175

Friday 10/09

$156

Saturday 10/10

Sunday 10/11

Monday 10/12

Tuesday 10/13

Wednesday 10/14

Thursday 10/15

$170

Friday 10/16

$157

Saturday 10/17

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI

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

With a price starting from $156, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $169.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI, with $157. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $170.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI

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 Parnaíba, PI 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 Parnaíba, PI, 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 Parnaíba, PI are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Parnaíba, PI

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

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

Bus Station

Av. Pinheiro Machado 3069

Posto Vmachado Gas Station

Baixa da Carnaúba

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Parnaíba, PI bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $156 and takes 56h 55m to reach Parnaíba, PI. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $156 and $176. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Parnaíba, PI.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI 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 Parnaíba, PI take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI is offered by Itapemirim Suzantur and takes 56h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $157. 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 Parnaíba, PI?

The earliest bus arriving in Parnaíba, PI from Rio de Janeiro starts at 4:30 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 Parnaíba, PI?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Parnaíba, PI starts at 4:30 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 Parnaíba, PI route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI, passengers can travel with Viação UTIL and Itapemirim Suzantur. 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 Parnaíba, PI?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Parnaíba, PI 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 and Itapemirim Suzantur.

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

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Parnaíba, PI

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.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Parnaíba, PI

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