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Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP from various bus operators like Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL or Gipsyy for the next days.

today
$22
tomorrow
$16
Saturday
$18
Sunday
$19
Monday
$25
Tuesday
$20
Wednesday
$21

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 9h 25m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 4:55 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $22
Gipsyy 7h 30m 10:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 5:30 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $24
Gipsyy 8h 5m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 7:05 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $24
Viação Sampaio 8h 35m 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 9:35 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $28
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 11:59 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 7:45 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Business $48

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Buser 7h 45m 10:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Flamengo, Estacionamento Sol da Praia 6:15 AM Santos, SP Rua Pio XII 40 Bus Station  Premium Economy $16
Buser 8h 40m 9:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Flamengo, Estacionamento Sol da Praia 6:10 AM Santos, SP Rua Pio XII 40 Bus Station  Economy $17
Gipsyy 8h 15m 9:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 5:15 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $24
Viação UTIL 8h 45m 3:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 12:15 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $31
Viação Sampaio 8h 35m 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 9:35 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $32

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 8h 55m 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 9:55 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $18
Gipsyy 9h 25m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 4:55 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $21
Gipsyy 7h 30m 10:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 5:30 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $21
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 11:59 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 7:45 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Business $42
Viação UTIL 8h 6m 11:59 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 8:05 AM Santos, SP Porto de Santos  Business $47

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 9h 25m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 4:55 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
Viação Sampaio 8h 35m 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 9:35 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $25
Buser 8h 40m 9:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Flamengo, Estacionamento Sol da Praia 6:10 AM Santos, SP Rua Pio XII 40 Bus Station  Economy $26
Buser 7h 45m 10:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Flamengo, Estacionamento Sol da Praia 6:15 AM Santos, SP Rua Pio XII 40 Bus Station  Economy $26
Gipsyy 8h 45m 3:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 12:15 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $29

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 8h 5m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 7:05 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $25
Viação UTIL 7h 30m 10:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 5:30 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $27
Viação Sampaio 8h 35m 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 9:35 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $29
Viação Sampaio 9h 25m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 4:55 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $30
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 11:59 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 7:45 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Business $36

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 9h 25m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 4:55 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $20
Gipsyy 8h 35m 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 9:35 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $29
Gipsyy 7h 30m 10:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 5:30 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $29
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 11:59 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 7:45 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Business $41

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação UTIL 7h 30m 10:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 5:30 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $21
Gipsyy 9h 25m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 4:55 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $23
Gipsyy 8h 35m 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 9:35 PM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $27
Viação Sampaio 8h 5m 11:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 7:05 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Premium Economy $29
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 11:59 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio 7:45 AM Santos, SP Bus Station  Business $36

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP is $16 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 111 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 45 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 276 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP, with 86 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Compare all providers like Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy that travel 68 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 7h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 68 Ø
Distance 209.3 miles
Bus Companies Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL, Gipsyy and Buser

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Every day, 68 buses from 4 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Santos, SP: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
$24
Friday 12/05
$24
Saturday 12/06
$27
Sunday 12/07
$60
Monday 12/08
$25
Tuesday 12/09
$20
Wednesday 12/10
$21
Thursday 12/11
$22
Friday 12/12
$37
Saturday 12/13
$47
Sunday 12/14
$46
Monday 12/15
$47
Tuesday 12/16
$37
Wednesday 12/17
$43
Thursday 12/18
$43
Friday 12/19
$36
Saturday 12/20
$48
Sunday 12/21
$44
Monday 12/22
$43
Tuesday 12/23
$41
Wednesday 12/24
$44
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
$40
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

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 Santos, SP 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 Santos, SP, 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 Santos, SP are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Santos, SP bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 7h 45m to reach Santos, SP. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $91. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Santos, SP.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP bus route is served by approximately 68 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 Santos, SP take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP is offered by Gipsyy and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. 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 Santos, SP?

The earliest bus arriving in Santos, SP 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 Santos, SP?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Santos, SP starts at 11:59 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 Santos, SP route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, passengers can travel with Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy. 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 Santos, SP?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP 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 Sampaio, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Santos, SP

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

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