Bus Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS from various bus operators like Viação Planalto for the next days.

today

$29

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Tuesday

$29

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$29

Saturday

$41

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Planalto	7h 0m	1:05 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	8:05 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 1:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Viação Planalto	6h 10m	9:00 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	3:10 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/23/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Viação Planalto	9h 0m	10:10 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	7:10 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 10:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/23/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Viação Planalto	7h 0m	11:20 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	6:20 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/22/2026 11:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/23/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Planalto	7h 30m	9:00 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	4:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/25/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Planalto	9h 0m	10:10 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	7:10 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 10:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/25/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Viação Planalto	7h 0m	11:20 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	6:20 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 11:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/25/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Viação Planalto	7h 0m	8:05 AM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	3:05 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$41	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 8:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/24/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Planalto	7h 30m	9:00 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	4:30 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/28/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Planalto	9h 0m	10:10 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	7:10 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$30	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 10:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/28/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Viação Planalto	7h 0m	11:20 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	6:20 AM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 11:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/28/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Viação Planalto	7h 0m	8:05 AM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	3:05 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station	Basic	$41	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/27/2026 8:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Planalto	7h 0m	1:10 PM	Santiago, RS	Bus Station	8:10 PM	Porto Alegre, RS	Central Bus Station		Basic	$41	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/28/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/28/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS via Santa Maria, RS, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Planalto
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Santiago, RS
  Bus Station
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Santa Maria, RS
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santiago, RS (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- Viação Planalto
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Santa Maria, RS
  Bus Station
  
  4:15 AM
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Bus Station, Santa Maria, RS (Brazil) at 3/24/2026 11:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 3/25/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS is $29 on 3/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Santiago, RS and Porto Alegre, RS

See here how frequent the connections between Santiago, RS and Porto Alegre, RS are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Santiago, RS and Porto Alegre, RS.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 buses from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Santiago, RS and Porto Alegre, RS, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS

Compare all providers like Viação Planalto that travel 7 times every day by bus from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus	$29
Fastest Bus	6h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:05 PM
Latest Bus	1:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	226.6 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Planalto

Cheapest bus connections from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Santiago, RS for Porto Alegre, RS: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

$29

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$29

Wednesday 03/25

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$29

Saturday 03/28

$41

Sunday 03/29

Monday 03/30

$29

Tuesday 03/31

$41

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$29

Friday 04/03

Saturday 04/04

$29

Sunday 04/05

$29

Monday 04/06

$29

Tuesday 04/07

$29

Wednesday 04/08

$29

Thursday 04/09

$29

Friday 04/10

$29

Saturday 04/11

$29

Sunday 04/12

$44

Monday 04/13

$44

Tuesday 04/14

$41

Wednesday 04/15

$44

Thursday 04/16

$41

Friday 04/17

$44

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $29, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS, with $29. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS

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 Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS 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 Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS, 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 Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Santiago, RS and Porto Alegre, RS

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Santiago, RS and Porto Alegre, RS.

Bus Station

R. Flôres da Cunha 1755

Central Bus Station

Largo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo 70

Garage Bus Station

Venancio Aires Al 1151 Venancio Aires Al 1151

Camping

Centro Histórico

Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90010-300, Brasil

Agronomia

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS? Or which bus companies serve the route Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS bus

How much does a Santiago, RS Porto Alegre, RS bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 7h 0m to reach Porto Alegre, RS. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $70. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Porto Alegre, RS.

On average, how many connections are available from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS each day?

Every day, the Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS take?

The fastest bus from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS is offered by Viação Planalto and takes 6h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS?

The earliest bus arriving in Porto Alegre, RS from Santiago, RS starts at 1:05 PM. 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 Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS?

The latest bus trip departing from Santiago, RS for Porto Alegre, RS starts at 1:10 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 Santiago, RS Porto Alegre, RS route?

When traveling by bus from Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS, passengers can travel with Viação Planalto. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago, RS and Porto Alegre, RS?

You can check all the direct connections between Santiago, RS and Porto Alegre, RS by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Viação Planalto.

What can I take with me on the Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS 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 Santiago, RS Porto Alegre, RS 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 Santiago, RS Porto Alegre, RS 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 Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Santiago, RS to Porto Alegre, RS

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 Santiago, RS and to Porto Alegre, RS

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Santiago, RS and to Porto Alegre, RS. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!