Bus Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro: Compare prices and save money

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

$47

tomorrow

$78

Sunday

$78

Monday

$47

Tuesday

$78

Wednesday

$78

Thursday

$78

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	34h 35m	7:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:35 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
Itapemirim Suzantur	30h 45m	7:30 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	2:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$69	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 45m
Itapemirim Suzantur	33h 30m	10:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$69	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Aguia Branca	33h 5m	1:35 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	10:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Rápido Federal	51h 10m	9:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$179	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	36h 30m	10:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	10:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$78	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 30m
Aguia Branca	34h 35m	7:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:35 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
Aguia Branca	33h 5m	1:35 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	10:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Rápido Federal	51h 40m	9:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$194	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro via Caratinga, MG, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  45h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Caratinga, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Caratinga, MG (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Caratinga, MG
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Caratinga, MG (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 9:55:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Travel time is 12h 5m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	33h 30m	10:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$78	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Aguia Branca	34h 35m	7:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:35 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
Aguia Branca	33h 5m	1:35 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	10:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Rápido Federal	52h 15m	9:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$194	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro via Caratinga, MG, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  45h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Caratinga, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Caratinga, MG (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Caratinga, MG
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Caratinga, MG (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 9:55:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Travel time is 12h 5m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	34h 35m	7:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:35 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
Itapemirim Suzantur	33h 30m	10:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$78	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Aguia Branca	33h 5m	1:35 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	10:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Rápido Federal	52h 15m	9:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$188	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	33h 30m	10:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$78	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Itapemirim Suzantur	33h 10m	7:30 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	4:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$78	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 10m
Aguia Branca	33h 5m	1:35 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	10:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Aguia Branca	34h 35m	7:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:35 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
Rápido Federal	52h 15m	9:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$194	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro via Caratinga, MG, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  45h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Caratinga, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Caratinga, MG (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Caratinga, MG
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Caratinga, MG (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 9:55:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Travel time is 12h 5m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	33h 30m	10:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$78	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Aguia Branca	34h 35m	7:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:35 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
Aguia Branca	33h 5m	1:00 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	10:05 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Rápido Federal	52h 15m	9:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$185	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro via Caratinga, MG, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  45h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Caratinga, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Caratinga, MG (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Caratinga, MG
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Caratinga, MG (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 9:55:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Travel time is 12h 5m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	33h 30m	10:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$78	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Aguia Branca	34h 35m	7:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:35 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
Aguia Branca	33h 5m	1:35 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	10:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m
Rápido Federal	52h 15m	9:00 AM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Premium Economy	$152	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/13/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro via Caratinga, MG, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  45h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Caratinga, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Caratinga, MG (Brazil) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  9h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Caratinga, MG
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Caratinga, MG (Brazil) at 12/7/2025 9:55:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Travel time is 12h 5m longer, but you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro is $34 on 12/5/2025. 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 31 daily buses from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 154 buses from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Salvador, BA and Rio de Janeiro, with 43 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 28 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 $34!

Cheapest Bus	$34
Fastest Bus	30h 45m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	1:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	28 Ø
Distance	753.4 miles
Bus Companies	Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur, Rápido Federal and Viação Kaissara Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 28 buses from 4 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 12/05/2025 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

Friday 12/05

$34

Saturday 12/06

$78

Sunday 12/07

$78

Monday 12/08

$78

Tuesday 12/09

$78

Wednesday 12/10

$78

Thursday 12/11

$87

Friday 12/12

$81

Saturday 12/13

$87

Sunday 12/14

$87

Monday 12/15

$78

Tuesday 12/16

$78

Wednesday 12/17

$127

Thursday 12/18

$134

Friday 12/19

$134

Saturday 12/20

$127

Sunday 12/21

$130

Monday 12/22

$130

Tuesday 12/23

$89

Wednesday 12/24

$125

Thursday 12/25

$130

Friday 12/26

$128

Saturday 12/27

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 $34, Friday 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 $78.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro, with $47. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $87.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$47
Fastest Bus	33h 5m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	1:35 PM
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

Itapemirim Suzantur from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

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

Cheapest Price	$69
Fastest Bus	30h 45m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Last Bus	10:00 AM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

Rápido Federal from Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

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

Cheapest Price	$152
Fastest Bus	51h 10m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Last Bus	9:00 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

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.

Bus Station

Estação Rodoviária

Centro Empresarial Iguatemi

Av. Tancredo Neves, 274 - Caminho das Árvores, Salvador

Calçada

Corredor Exclusivo De Ônibus Salvador Bus Stop

Santa Izabel

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

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 $34 and takes 34h 35m 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 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $268. 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 28 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 $69. 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.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

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

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Salvador, BA and to Rio de Janeiro

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