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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo from various bus operators like Aguia Branca, 1001 or Expresso do Sul for the next days.

today
$8
tomorrow
$10
Monday
$10
Tuesday
$13
Wednesday
$19
Thursday
$19
Friday
$10

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Auto Viação Catarinense 7h 10m 10:45 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:55 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $8
Itapemirim Suzantur 6h 30m 5:45 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 12:15 AM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $10
Aguia Branca 7h 30m 10:20 PM Rio de Janeiro 5:50 AM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $16
Viação Penha 6h 0m 8:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:00 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $17
1001 5h 31m 7:31 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 1:02 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Basic $17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 6h 30m 12:05 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 6:35 AM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $10
Buser 7h 5m 10:50 AM Rio de Janeiro Ponto Estação Afonso Pena 5:55 PM São Paulo Barra Funda Bus Station  Premium Economy $10
Auto Viação Catarinense 6h 30m 10:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:20 AM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $11
1001 6h 15m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 1:45 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $15
Aguia Branca 7h 30m 3:35 PM Rio de Janeiro 11:05 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Buser 7h 5m 10:50 AM Rio de Janeiro Ponto Estação Afonso Pena 5:55 PM São Paulo Barra Funda Bus Station  Premium Economy $10
Auto Viação Catarinense 6h 30m 10:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:20 AM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $11
1001 6h 15m 7:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 1:45 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $15
Aguia Branca 7h 20m 10:30 PM Rio de Janeiro 5:50 AM São Paulo  Premium Economy $17
Expresso do Sul 6h 30m 6:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 1:00 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Buser 7h 25m 12:10 AM Rio de Janeiro Ponto Estação Afonso Pena 7:35 AM São Paulo Barra Funda Bus Station  Premium Economy $13
Auto Viação Catarinense 6h 30m 10:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:20 AM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
Viação Penha 6h 0m 1:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 7:00 AM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Economy $27
Viação Rio Doce 6h 30m 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:30 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Economy $27
Itapemirim Suzantur 7h 10m 11:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 6:40 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $31

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Auto Viação Catarinense 6h 30m 10:50 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:20 AM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $19
wemobi 6h 30m 9:50 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:20 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Economy $19
Viação Penha 6h 0m 11:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:00 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Basic $22
1001 6h 30m 7:31 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 2:01 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $25
Bus Viagens 4h 10m 8:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Ponto Estação Afonso Pena 12:40 AM São Paulo Barra Funda Bus Station  Premium Economy $26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aguia Branca 7h 20m 10:30 PM Rio de Janeiro 5:50 AM São Paulo  Premium Economy $19
wemobi 6h 30m 9:50 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:20 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Economy $19
1001 7h 30m 3:02 PM Rio de Janeiro Shopping Aerotown 10:32 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Basic $21
Auto Viação Catarinense 7h 10m 10:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:40 AM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $21
Viação Penha 6h 0m 11:00 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 5:00 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Basic $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo via São José dos Campos, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Gipsyy
      7h 55m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      6:25 PM
      São José dos Campos
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Gipsyy
      Premium Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Buser
      1h 55m
      0
      7:00 PM
      São José dos Campos
      Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
      8:55 PM
      São Paulo
      Barra Funda Bus Station
      0
      Buser
      Economy
      $3
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Auto Viação Catarinense 7h 10m 11:50 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 7:00 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $10
1001 6h 30m 11:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 6:00 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $15
Aguia Branca 7h 20m 10:30 PM Rio de Janeiro 5:50 AM São Paulo  Premium Economy $16
Viação Penha 6h 0m 10:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:00 AM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Premium Economy $20
wemobi 6h 30m 9:50 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 4:20 PM São Paulo Tietê Bus Station  Economy $20

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is $8 on 2/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 1668 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1036 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3193 buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, with 1032 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Compare all providers like Aguia Branca, 1001 and Expresso do Sul that travel 1193 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus $8
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 1193 Ø
Distance 220.4 miles
Bus Companies Aguia Branca, 1001, Expresso do Sul, Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha, Auto Viação Catarinense, Viação Rio Doce, Buser, wemobi, Aguia Flex and 6 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Every day, 1193 buses from 16 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for São Paulo: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/14/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/08
Monday 02/09
Tuesday 02/10
Wednesday 02/11
Thursday 02/12
Friday 02/13
Saturday 02/14
$12
Sunday 02/15
$10
Monday 02/16
$17
Tuesday 02/17
$23
Wednesday 02/18
$19
Thursday 02/19
$21
Friday 02/20
$13
Saturday 02/21
$11
Sunday 02/22
$14
Monday 02/23
$10
Tuesday 02/24
$11
Wednesday 02/25
$13
Thursday 02/26
$11
Friday 02/27
$10
Saturday 02/28
$10
Sunday 03/01
$10
Monday 03/02
$10
Tuesday 03/03
$15
Wednesday 03/04
$11
Thursday 03/05
$13
Friday 03/06
$10
Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $8, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, with $8. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo, 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 São Paulo are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo from our users.

Aguia Branca from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Aguia Branca

Here you will find the key facts about the Aguia Branca bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo:

Cheapest Price $16
Fastest Bus 5h 25m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 240 Ø
Found on 2/14/2026

Viação Penha from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Viação Penha

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Penha bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo:

Cheapest Price $17
Fastest Bus 5h 59m
Earliest Bus 12:10 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 150 Ø
Found on 2/14/2026

1001 from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

1001

Here you will find the key facts about the 1001 bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo:

Cheapest Price $15
Fastest Bus 5h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:15 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 236 Ø
Found on 2/14/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Rio de Janeiro - São Paulo

1001
Tricia Tromans, 1/14/2026
I had an excellent experience using your coach service from Rio to São Paulo. The entire experience receives a 10/10. The bus is comfortable, with check-in service, cleanliness of the bus, seating(you ... I had an excellent experience using your coach service from Rio to São Paulo. The entire experience receives a 10/10. The bus is comfortable, with check-in service, cleanliness of the bus, seating(you have a lot of recline), lavatories, and a stop for lunch. This is a great way to see the countryside of Brazil. Highly recommended.
Expresso do Sul
PRISCILA ALCARAZ, 12/6/2024

Ônibus com cheiro de urina , moscas, atrasou mais de duas horas pois deveria chegar 12:30 em São Paulo e chegou quase 15:00.Quase perdi meu evento.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

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

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 São Paulo? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro São Paulo bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 7h 10m to reach São Paulo. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

This route is offered by 16 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $227. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to São Paulo.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo bus route is served by approximately 1193 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 São Paulo take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is offered by Bus Viagens and takes 4h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. 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 São Paulo?

The earliest bus arriving in São Paulo from Rio de Janeiro starts at 12:05 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 São Paulo?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for São Paulo 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 São Paulo route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, passengers can travel with Aguia Branca, 1001 and Expresso do Sul. 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 São Paulo?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Aguia Branca, 1001 and Expresso do Sul.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo 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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

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 1193 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. 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 São Paulo?

Prices and availability for 1193 trips between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo 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 São Paulo

Basic
Basic

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

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.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to São Paulo

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