Bus Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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

today

$146

tomorrow

$139

Wednesday

$142

Thursday

$142

Friday

$163

Saturday

$138

Sunday

$139

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	35h 41m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:41 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$146	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 3:41:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 41m
Gontijo	36h 2m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:02 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m
Viação UTIL	58h 22m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:52 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$235	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/25/2025 2:52:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $235 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 22m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	35h 30m	3:39 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:09 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Basic	$139	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/23/2025 3:39:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/25/2025 3:09:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	36h 2m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:02 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Economy	$142	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/24/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/25/2025 10:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m
	Viação UTIL	58h 21m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:51 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$174	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/24/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/27/2025 2:51:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 21m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	36h 2m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:02 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Basic	$142	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 10:02:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m
	Viação UTIL	58h 22m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:52 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$262	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/28/2025 2:52:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $262 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 22m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	36h 2m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:02 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Economy	$163	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/26/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/27/2025 10:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m
	Viação UTIL	58h 21m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:51 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$198	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/26/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/29/2025 2:51:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 21m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Juazeiro, BA, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  39h 41m
  
  0
  
  3:39 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  2:49 AM
  
  Juazeiro, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $139
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/23/2025 3:39:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Juazeiro, BA (Brazil) arriving at 12/25/2025 2:49:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 10m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  0h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Juazeiro, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $2
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Juazeiro, BA (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/25/2025 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Travel time is 3h 39m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	35h 25m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:25 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Basic	$138	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/27/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/29/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
	Gontijo	36h 2m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:02 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Economy	$142	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/27/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/28/2025 10:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Vitória da Conquista, BA, you can save more than $46? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  39h 46m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Vitória da Conquista, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $56
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Vitória da Conquista, BA (Brazil) arriving at 12/29/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  17h 16m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Vitória da Conquista, BA
  Bus Station
  
  1:16 PM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $36
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Vitória da Conquista, BA (Brazil) at 12/29/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/30/2025 1:16:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 16m
Travel time is 4h 21m longer, but you will save $46

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	36h 25m	6:05 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:30 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$139	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 6:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/29/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 25m
Gontijo	37h 55m	8:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	São Conrado	9:55 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from Gontijo goes from São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 8:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/29/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
Gontijo	37h 35m	8:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Rio das Pedras	9:55 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Rio das Pedras, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/29/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 35m
Viação UTIL	58h 22m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:52 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$198	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/31/2025 2:52:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 22m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Vitória da Conquista, BA, you can save more than $47? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  39h 46m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Vitória da Conquista, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $56
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Vitória da Conquista, BA (Brazil) arriving at 12/29/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  17h 16m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Vitória da Conquista, BA
  Bus Station
  
  1:16 PM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $36
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Vitória da Conquista, BA (Brazil) at 12/29/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/30/2025 1:16:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 16m
Travel time is 3h 21m longer, but you will save $47

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE is $80 on 1/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 34 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

Compare all providers like Gontijo and Viação UTIL that travel 7 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE starting from $80!

Cheapest Bus	$80
Fastest Bus	35h 25m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	951.8 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo and Viação UTIL

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Petrolina, PE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/22/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$240

Tuesday 12/23

$193

Wednesday 12/24

$159

Thursday 12/25

$155

Friday 12/26

$155

Saturday 12/27

$185

Sunday 12/28

$144

Monday 12/29

$140

Tuesday 12/30

$139

Wednesday 12/31

$128

Thursday 01/01

$122

Friday 01/02

$144

Saturday 01/03

$121

Sunday 01/04

$135

Monday 01/05

$140

Tuesday 01/06

$128

Wednesday 01/07

$173

Thursday 01/08

$130

Friday 01/09

$137

Saturday 01/10

$110

Sunday 01/11

$101

Monday 01/12

$136

Tuesday 01/13

$108

Wednesday 01/14

$114

Thursday 01/15

$81

Friday 01/16

$80

Saturday 01/17

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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

With a price starting from $75, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $136.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE, with $138. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $139.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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 Petrolina, PE 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 Petrolina, PE, 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 Petrolina, PE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE

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

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

Avenida Nilo Coelho S/Nº- Gercino Coelho

Fazenda Icó

Honda Imperial - Petrolina Bus Station

Rajada

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 Petrolina, PE? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Petrolina, PE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $80 and takes 35h 25m to reach Petrolina, PE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $80 and $279. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Petrolina, PE.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE bus route is served by approximately 7 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 Petrolina, PE take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE is offered by Gontijo and takes 35h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $147. 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 Petrolina, PE?

The earliest bus arriving in Petrolina, PE from Rio de Janeiro starts at 10:00 AM. 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 Petrolina, PE?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Petrolina, PE 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 Petrolina, PE route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE, passengers can travel with Gontijo and 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 Petrolina, PE?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE 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 UTIL.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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.

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 Petrolina, PE

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