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Compare all timetables for the bus from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur or Rápido Federal for the next days.

today
$79
tomorrow
$88
Tuesday
$88
Wednesday
$76
Thursday
$70
Friday
$70
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 33h 10m 7:30 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 4:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $79
Rápido Federal 52h 15m 9:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 1:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Itapemirim Suzantur 32h 40m 10:00 AM Salvador, BA 6:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Aguia Branca 33h 10m 7:00 AM Salvador, BA 4:10 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $90
Aguia Branca 33h 5m 9:15 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 6:20 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $90

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Rápido Federal 52h 15m 9:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 1:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Itapemirim Suzantur 32h 40m 10:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 6:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Aguia Branca 31h 45m 1:35 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station 9:20 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $90
Aguia Branca 33h 10m 7:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 4:10 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $105

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 33h 10m 7:30 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 4:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Rápido Federal 52h 15m 9:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 1:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Aguia Branca 31h 45m 1:35 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station 9:20 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $90
Itapemirim Suzantur 32h 40m 10:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 6:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $92
Aguia Branca 34h 35m 7:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 5:35 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro via Caratinga, MG, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Quero Passagem
      35h 0m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Salvador, BA
      Bus Station
      5:25 AM
      Caratinga, MG
      Bus Station
      0
      Quero Passagem
      Premium Economy
      $53
      • Waiting Time 4h 5m
    • DeÔnibus
      9h 0m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Caratinga, MG
      Bus Station
      6:30 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $17
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 32h 40m 10:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 6:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $76
Itapemirim Suzantur 33h 10m 7:30 AM Salvador, BA 4:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $79
Aguia Branca 33h 5m 1:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station 10:05 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Rápido Federal 52h 15m 9:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 1:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Aguia Branca 34h 15m 11:25 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 9:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $90

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 33h 10m 7:30 AM Salvador, BA 4:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $70
Itapemirim Suzantur 32h 40m 10:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 6:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $79
Rápido Federal 52h 15m 9:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 1:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Aguia Branca 33h 10m 7:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 4:10 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $96
Aguia Branca 33h 5m 1:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station 10:05 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $105

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 30h 45m 7:30 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 2:15 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Basic $70
Itapemirim Suzantur 32h 40m 10:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 6:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $70
Rápido Federal 51h 10m 9:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 12:10 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Aguia Branca 33h 10m 7:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 4:10 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $96
Aguia Branca 33h 5m 1:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station 10:05 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $105

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 32h 40m 10:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 6:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $79
Rápido Federal 51h 40m 9:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 12:40 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $88
Aguia Branca 33h 10m 7:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station 4:10 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $96
Aguia Branca 33h 5m 1:00 PM Salvador, BA Bus Station 10:05 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy $105
  • Did you know that if you travel from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro via Caratinga, MG, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Quero Passagem
      35h 0m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Salvador, BA
      Bus Station
      5:25 AM
      Caratinga, MG
      Bus Station
      0
      Quero Passagem
      Premium Economy
      $53
      • Waiting Time 4h 5m
    • DeÔnibus
      9h 0m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Caratinga, MG
      Bus Station
      6:30 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $17
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro is $65 on 2/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 45 daily buses from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 27 daily coaches between Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 201 buses from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro, with 68 offers.

Facts about the bus from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and Rápido Federal that travel 38 times every day by bus from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro starting from $65!

Cheapest Bus $65
Fastest Bus 30h 45m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 1:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 38 Ø
Distance 753.4 miles
Bus Companies Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and Rápido Federal

Cheapest bus connections from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 38 buses from 3 bus companies leave Salvador, BA for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/08
$114
Monday 02/09
$88
Tuesday 02/10
$88
Wednesday 02/11
$90
Thursday 02/12
$76
Friday 02/13
$112
Saturday 02/14
$79
Sunday 02/15
$97
Monday 02/16
$70
Tuesday 02/17
$70
Wednesday 02/18
$76
Thursday 02/19
$199
Friday 02/20
$92
Saturday 02/21
$79
Sunday 02/22
$76
Monday 02/23
$65
Tuesday 02/24
$76
Wednesday 02/25
$65
Thursday 02/26
$65
Friday 02/27
$65
Saturday 02/28
$65
Sunday 03/01
$65
Monday 03/02
$65
Tuesday 03/03
$65
Wednesday 03/04
$65
Thursday 03/05
$65
Friday 03/06
$65
Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $65, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $65.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro, with $70. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $88.

How to save money travelling from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

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 Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro 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 Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

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

Aguia Branca from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Aguia Branca

Here you will find the key facts about the Aguia Branca bus route Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price $88
Fastest Bus 31h 45m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 1:35 PM
Daily Connections 23 Ø
Found on 2/7/2026

Itapemirim Suzantur from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Itapemirim Suzantur

Here you will find the key facts about the Itapemirim Suzantur bus route Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price $70
Fastest Bus 30h 45m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 10:00 AM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 2/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro

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

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 Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Salvador, BA Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $65 and takes 33h 10m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $65 and $209. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

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

Every day, the Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 38 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Itapemirim Suzantur and takes 30h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $118. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Salvador, BA 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 Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Salvador, BA for Rio de Janeiro starts at 1:35 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 Salvador, BA Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and Rápido Federal. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro 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, Itapemirim Suzantur and Rápido Federal.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro?

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 38 daily trips between Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro. 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 Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro?

Prices and availability for 38 trips between Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro 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 Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

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.

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