Bus Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

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, Gipsyy or Expresso Guanabara for the next days.

today

$216

tomorrow

$217

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$212

Friday

Saturday

$231

Cheapest bus trips today
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	$216	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 $216 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	$216	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 $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 29m
Gontijo	55h 49m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:49 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station	Economy	$217	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo 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 $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 49m
Gipsyy	55h 6m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:06 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station	Economy	$227	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo 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 $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 6m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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 Novo Rio	6:01 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$217	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 1m

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 Novo Rio	6:01 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Basic	$212	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:01:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $212 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 1m

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 Novo Rio	6:01 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$231	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 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 $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  69h 57m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:16 AM
  
  Crateús, CE
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $193
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:16:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 16m
- DeÔnibus
  
  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 DeÔnibus goes from Central bus station, Crateús, CE (Brazil) at 12/21/2025 4:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 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 $28

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, Gipsyy and Expresso Guanabara that travel 3 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	55h 6m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	1,342.5 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Gipsyy and Expresso Guanabara

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

Every day, 3 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 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

$231

Monday 12/15

$231

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$212

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$367

Sunday 12/21

$393

Monday 12/22

$259

Tuesday 12/23

$241

Wednesday 12/24

$225

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$241

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$227

Monday 12/29

$231

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$217

Thursday 01/01

$157

Friday 01/02

$241

Saturday 01/03

$246

Sunday 01/04

$217

Monday 01/05

$217

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

$222

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

$150

Saturday 01/10

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 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

Ponto Estação Afonso Pena

Rua Doutor Satamini 160

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 56h 1m 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 $393. 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 3 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 55h 6m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $227. 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 8:00 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, Gipsyy and Expresso Guanabara. 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, Gipsyy and Expresso Guanabara.

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.

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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!