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

$140

tomorrow

$197

Saturday

$141

Sunday

$139

Monday

$147

Tuesday

$140

Wednesday

$143

Cheapest bus trips today
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	$140	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:02:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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	$197	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 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	$199	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:51:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 21m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Senhor do Bonfim, BA, you can save more than $56? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  46h 30m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Senhor do Bonfim, BA
  Estação Rodoviária
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $131
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 4:00:00 PM to Estação Rodoviária, Senhor do Bonfim, BA (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 15m
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  3h 30m
  
  0
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Senhor do Bonfim, BA
  Estação Rodoviária
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Estação Rodoviária, Senhor do Bonfim, BA (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Travel time is 10h 28m longer, but you will save $56

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	$141	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $141 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	$152	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m

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 12/21/2025 6:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 25m
Gontijo	35h 55m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:55 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 55m
Viação UTIL	58h 22m	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:52 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$236	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 2:52:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 22m
Gontijo	37h 55m	8:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	São Conrado	9:55 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Economy	$240	A Bus from Gontijo goes from São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $240 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
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	$147	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 $147 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	$236	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 $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 22m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  52h 2m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  4:50 AM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/21/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
- Gontijo
  
  25h 2m
  
  0
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:02 PM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $101
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 2m
Travel time is 16h 21m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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	$140	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 $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  40h 20m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Estacionamento Fleming Park
  
  10:40 PM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Av. JK, 963 Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Estacionamento Fleming Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/24/2025 9:30:00 AM to Av. JK, 963 Bus Stop, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
- Gontijo
  
  25h 14m
  
  0
  
  12:36 AM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 12:36:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 14m
Travel time is 4h 50m longer, but you will save $31

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	$143	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 $143 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	$175	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 $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 21m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  40h 20m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Estacionamento Fleming Park
  
  10:40 PM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Av. JK, 963 Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Estacionamento Fleming Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/24/2025 9:30:00 AM to Av. JK, 963 Bus Stop, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
- Gontijo
  
  25h 14m
  
  0
  
  12:36 AM
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 12:36:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 1:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 14m
Travel time is 4h 18m longer, but you will save $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE is $115 on 1/8/2026. 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 12 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 31 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE, with 17 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Gontijo and Viação UTIL that travel 6 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 $115!

Cheapest Bus	$115
Fastest Bus	35h 25m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	951.8 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo and Viação UTIL

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

Every day, 6 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 12/18/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$195

Friday 12/19

$203

Saturday 12/20

$179

Sunday 12/21

$129

Monday 12/22

$202

Tuesday 12/23

$194

Wednesday 12/24

$159

Thursday 12/25

$156

Friday 12/26

$156

Saturday 12/27

$185

Sunday 12/28

$138

Monday 12/29

$140

Tuesday 12/30

$183

Wednesday 12/31

$129

Thursday 01/01

$122

Friday 01/02

$131

Saturday 01/03

$121

Sunday 01/04

$121

Monday 01/05

$140

Tuesday 01/06

$121

Wednesday 01/07

$169

Thursday 01/08

$115

Friday 01/09

$146

Saturday 01/10

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 $101, Sunday 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 $137.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE, with $139. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $140.

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 $115 and takes 36h 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 $115 and $261. 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 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 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?

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 6 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE. 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 Petrolina, PE?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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!