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Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

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

today
$79
tomorrow
$79
Tuesday
$79
Wednesday
$79
Thursday
$79
Friday
$79
Saturday
$79

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 29h 30m 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação Garcia 39h 0m 6:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $127
Viação Penha 31h 0m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $135
Viação UTIL 62h 10m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:40 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Business $269

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 29h 30m 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação Penha 31h 0m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Basic $83
Viação Garcia 39h 0m 6:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $127

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 29h 30m 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação Penha 31h 0m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $83
Viação Garcia 39h 0m 6:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $127
Viação UTIL 62h 10m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:40 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Basic $221
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Penha
      34h 15m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      7:00 AM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      0
      Viação Penha
      Premium Economy
      $63
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • JBL Turismo
      7h 15m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      5:45 PM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Central Bus Station
      0
      JBL Turismo
      Premium Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 4h 45m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 29h 30m 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação Penha 31h 0m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $83
Viação Penha 29h 0m 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Basic $94
Viação Garcia 39h 0m 6:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $127
Viação UTIL 62h 10m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:40 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Basic $216
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Penha
      34h 15m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      7:00 AM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      0
      Viação Penha
      Premium Economy
      $63
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • JBL Turismo
      7h 15m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      5:45 PM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Central Bus Station
      0
      JBL Turismo
      Premium Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 29h 30m 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação Penha 31h 0m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $83
Viação Garcia 39h 0m 6:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:00 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $127
Viação UTIL 62h 10m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:40 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Basic $206
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Tijucas, SC, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Penha
      37h 50m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      11:45 AM
      Tijucas, SC
      Rodoviária
      0
      Viação Penha
      Premium Economy
      $41
      • Waiting Time 11h 40m
    • Viação Penha
      7h 40m
      0
      11:25 PM
      Tijucas, SC
      Rodoviária
      7:05 AM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Viação Penha
      Premium Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 8h 20m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 29h 30m 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação Penha 31h 0m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $83
Itapemirim Suzantur 29h 10m 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:10 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $122
Viação UTIL 62h 10m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:40 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Basic $216
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Tijucas, SC, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Penha
      37h 50m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      11:45 AM
      Tijucas, SC
      Rodoviária
      0
      Viação Penha
      Premium Economy
      $41
      • Waiting Time 11h 40m
    • Viação Penha
      7h 40m
      0
      11:25 PM
      Tijucas, SC
      Rodoviária
      7:05 AM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Viação Penha
      Premium Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 8h 40m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 29h 30m 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 9:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $79
Viação Penha 31h 0m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:30 PM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $83
Viação UTIL 62h 10m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 10:40 AM Porto Alegre, RS Central Bus Station  Basic $206
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Tijucas, SC, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Penha
      37h 50m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      11:45 AM
      Tijucas, SC
      Rodoviária
      0
      Viação Penha
      Premium Economy
      $41
      • Waiting Time 11h 40m
    • Viação Penha
      7h 40m
      0
      11:25 PM
      Tijucas, SC
      Rodoviária
      7:05 AM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Viação Penha
      Premium Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 8h 20m longer, but you will save $21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS is $60 on 4/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 72 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS, with 25 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Compare all providers like Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha and Viação UTIL that travel 21 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS starting from $60!

Cheapest Bus $60
Fastest Bus 29h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 21 Ø
Distance 696.6 miles
Bus Companies Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha, Viação UTIL and Viação Garcia

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Every day, 21 buses from 4 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Porto Alegre, RS: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/22
$79
Monday 03/23
$62
Tuesday 03/24
$65
Wednesday 03/25
$79
Thursday 03/26
$79
Friday 03/27
$64
Saturday 03/28
$79
Sunday 03/29
$67
Monday 03/30
$61
Tuesday 03/31
$60
Wednesday 04/01
$83
Thursday 04/02
$97
Friday 04/03
$97
Saturday 04/04
$95
Sunday 04/05
$102
Monday 04/06
$96
Tuesday 04/07
$60
Wednesday 04/08
$79
Thursday 04/09
$60
Friday 04/10
$60
Saturday 04/11
$83
Sunday 04/12
$65
Monday 04/13
$60
Tuesday 04/14
$60
Wednesday 04/15
$79
Thursday 04/16
$60
Friday 04/17
$101
Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $60, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $79.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, with $79. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $127.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

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 Porto Alegre, RS 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 Porto Alegre, RS, 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 Porto Alegre, RS are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS from our users.

Viação Penha from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Viação Penha

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Penha bus route Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS:

Cheapest Price $83
Fastest Bus 29h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 7:30 AM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 3/22/2026

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS

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

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 Porto Alegre, RS? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Porto Alegre, RS bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $60 and takes 29h 30m to reach Porto Alegre, RS. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $60 and $279. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Porto Alegre, RS.

On average, how many connections are available from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS each day?

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS bus route is served by approximately 21 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 Porto Alegre, RS take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS is offered by Viação Penha and takes 29h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $94. 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 Porto Alegre, RS?

The earliest bus arriving in Porto Alegre, RS from Rio de Janeiro starts at 7:30 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 Porto Alegre, RS?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Porto Alegre, RS 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 Porto Alegre, RS route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, passengers can travel with Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha 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 Porto Alegre, RS?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha and Viação UTIL.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS 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 Porto Alegre, RS 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 Porto Alegre, RS 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 Porto Alegre, RS on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS?

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 21 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS. 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 Porto Alegre, RS?

Prices and availability for 21 trips between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS 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 Porto Alegre, RS

Basic
Basic

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

Business
Business

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

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