Bus São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Gontijo for the next days.

today

$33

tomorrow

$27

Tuesday

$26

Wednesday

Thursday

$27

Friday

$28

Saturday

$28

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	13h 30m	10:57 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	12:27 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$33	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/8/2026 10:57:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/9/2026 12:27:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:45 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$38	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/8/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/9/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:25 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$42	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/8/2026 6:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/9/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	12h 55m	5:25 PM	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	6:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$50	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/8/2026 5:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/9/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:45 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$27	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/9/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/10/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	12h 25m	10:57 PM	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	11:22 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$31	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/9/2026 10:57:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/10/2026 11:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Gontijo	12h 5m	4:40 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	4:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$31	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/9/2026 4:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/10/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:25 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$31	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/9/2026 6:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/10/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	12h 45m	4:00 PM	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	4:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/9/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/10/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	12h 25m	10:57 PM	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	11:22 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$26	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/10/2026 10:57:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 11:22:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:45 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$36	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/10/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:25 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$41	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/10/2026 6:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	12h 45m	3:45 PM	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	4:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$50	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/10/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Gontijo	12h 5m	4:25 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	4:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$50	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/10/2026 4:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/11/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	12h 25m	10:57 PM	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	11:22 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$27	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 10:57:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 11:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:25 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$33	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 6:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:45 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$33	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	12h 55m	5:25 PM	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	6:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$51	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/12/2026 5:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/13/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	12h 25m	10:57 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	11:22 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$28	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 10:57:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 11:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Gontijo	12h 5m	4:40 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	4:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$38	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 4:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:25 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$38	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 6:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:45 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$43	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	13h 16m	11:09 PM	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	12:25 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$50	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/13/2026 11:09:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/14/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 16m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	12h 5m	4:40 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	4:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$28	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 4:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Gontijo	12h 25m	10:57 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	11:22 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$28	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 10:57:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 11:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:45 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$29	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	11h 55m	6:25 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	6:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$33	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 6:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Gontijo	12h 45m	4:00 PM	São Mateus, ES	Central Bus Station	4:45 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$55	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) at 2/14/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 2/15/2026 4:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro is $26 on 2/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between São Mateus, ES and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between São Mateus, ES and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily buses from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between São Mateus, ES and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 67 buses from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between São Mateus, ES and Rio de Janeiro, with 44 offers.

Facts about the bus from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Gontijo that travel 18 times every day by bus from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	11h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:25 PM
Latest Bus	10:57 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	362.5 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo

Cheapest bus connections from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 18 buses from 1 bus companies leave São Mateus, ES 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

$41

Monday 02/09

$27

Tuesday 02/10

$38

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$29

Friday 02/13

$29

Saturday 02/14

$28

Sunday 02/15

$33

Monday 02/16

$33

Tuesday 02/17

$27

Wednesday 02/18

$36

Thursday 02/19

$38

Friday 02/20

$33

Saturday 02/21

Sunday 02/22

$27

Monday 02/23

Tuesday 02/24

$27

Wednesday 02/25

$28

Thursday 02/26

$29

Friday 02/27

$28

Saturday 02/28

$27

Sunday 03/01

Monday 03/02

$28

Tuesday 03/03

Wednesday 03/04

$28

Thursday 03/05

Friday 03/06

$27

Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $26, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro, with $26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from São Mateus, ES 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 São Mateus, ES 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 São Mateus, ES 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 São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in São Mateus, ES and Rio de Janeiro

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

Central Bus Station

Rodoviária de São Mateus

Guriri

Nova Lima

Estr. Es-313 Braço do Rio-Pinheiros

Paulista Bus Station

Urussuquara Urussuquara

Rod. Fernão Dias Bus Station

Rodovia Fernão Dias

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

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a São Mateus, ES Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 12h 25m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $76. 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 São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Gontijo and takes 11h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from São Mateus, ES starts at 5:25 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 São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from São Mateus, ES for Rio de Janeiro starts at 10:57 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 São Mateus, ES Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Gontijo. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between São Mateus, ES and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between São Mateus, ES 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: Gontijo.

What can I take with me on the São Mateus, ES 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 São Mateus, ES 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 São Mateus, ES 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 São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from São Mateus, ES 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 18 daily trips between São Mateus, ES 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 São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São Mateus, ES to Rio de Janeiro

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 São Mateus, ES and to Rio de Janeiro

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