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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE from various bus operators like Gontijo, Expresso Guanabara or Gipsyy for the next days.

today

$136

tomorrow

Wednesday

$216

Thursday

$150

Friday

$216

Saturday

$216

Sunday

$215

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gipsyy	54h 22m	7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	1:22 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$136	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:22:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 22m
	Gontijo	56h 1m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	6:01 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$150	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	56h 1m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	6:01 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$216	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 1m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE via Crateús, CE, you can save more than $70? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  69h 57m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  10:16 AM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $136
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:16:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 16m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  3h 57m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  7:57 AM
  
  Sobral, CE
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:57:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Travel time is 13h 56m longer, but you will save $70

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	56h 1m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	6:01 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Basic	$150	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:01:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 1m
	Gipsyy	55h 6m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	5:06 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$185	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 6m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	56h 1m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	6:01 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$216	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/12/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 1m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE via Crateús, CE, you can save more than $70? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  69h 57m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  10:16 AM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $136
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:16:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 16m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  3h 57m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  7:57 AM
  
  Sobral, CE
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:57:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Travel time is 13h 56m longer, but you will save $70

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	56h 1m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	6:01 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$216	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/13/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 6:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 1m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE via Crateús, CE, you can save more than $70? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  69h 57m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  10:16 AM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $136
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:16:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 16m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  3h 57m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  7:57 AM
  
  Sobral, CE
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:57:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Travel time is 13h 56m longer, but you will save $70

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	57h 49m	8:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	São Conrado	5:49 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station	Economy	$215	A Bus from Gontijo goes from São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 49m
Gontijo	57h 29m	8:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Rio das Pedras	5:49 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station	Economy	$215	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Rio das Pedras, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 29m
Gontijo	55h 49m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	5:49 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station	Economy	$216	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 49m
Gipsyy	55h 6m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	5:06 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station	Economy	$226	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 6m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE via Crateús, CE, you can save more than $69? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  69h 57m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  10:16 AM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $136
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:16:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 16m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  3h 57m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  7:57 AM
  
  Sobral, CE
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:57:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Travel time is 14h 51m longer, but you will save $69

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE is $1 on 12/27/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Expresso Guanabara and Gipsyy that travel 6 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE starting from $1!

Cheapest Bus	$1
Fastest Bus	54h 22m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	1,342.5 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Expresso Guanabara and Gipsyy

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

Every day, 6 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Sobral, CE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/08/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$136

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$238

Thursday 12/11

$185

Friday 12/12

$229

Saturday 12/13

$231

Sunday 12/14

$231

Monday 12/15

$231

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$212

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$231

Sunday 12/21

$215

Monday 12/22

$231

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$224

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$240

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$226

Monday 12/29

$231

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$216

Thursday 01/01

$156

Friday 01/02

$240

Saturday 01/03

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

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 Sobral, CE 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 Sobral, CE, 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 Sobral, CE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Sobral, CE

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

Bus Station do 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

Central Bus Station

R. Dep. João Deodato 179

Aprazível

BR-222

Patriarca

CE-240

Hospital do coração

Av. Gerardo Rangel 450

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Sobral, CE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $1 and takes 54h 22m to reach Sobral, CE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $1 and $293. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sobral, CE.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE 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 Sobral, CE take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE is offered by Gipsyy and takes 54h 22m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $136. 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 Sobral, CE?

The earliest bus arriving in Sobral, CE from Rio de Janeiro starts at 7:00 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 Sobral, CE?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Sobral, CE starts at 10:00 AM. 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 Sobral, CE route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Expresso Guanabara 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 Sobral, CE?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Sobral, CE 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, Expresso Guanabara and Gipsyy.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

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.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Sobral, CE

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