Bus São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Aguia Branca, 1001 or Expresso do Sul for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$18

Wednesday

$10

Thursday

$15

Friday

$13

Saturday

$19

Sunday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Buser	7h 50m	10:20 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	6:10 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Ponto Estação Afonso Pena	Premium Economy	$21	A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 10:20:00 PM to Ponto Estação Afonso Pena, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	1:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$22	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 50m	10:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$22	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 10:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	7:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 7:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	9h 0m	10:00 PM	São Paulo		7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Parque das Rosas	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/23/2025 10:00:00 PM to Parque das Rosas, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	11:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$20	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/23/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/23/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Buser	7h 20m	10:45 PM	São Paulo	Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop	6:05 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Estação Saens Peña	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/23/2025 10:45:00 PM to Estação Saens Peña, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	6h 45m	12:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	7:15 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/23/2025 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	9:50 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$10	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/24/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Buser	7h 20m	1:30 PM	São Paulo	Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop	8:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Urca - Avenida Pasteur	Economy	$12	A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/24/2025 1:30:00 PM to Urca - Avenida Pasteur, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Aguia Branca	7h 30m	12:00 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	7:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$14	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/24/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Aguia Flex	7h 0m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$15	A Bus from Aguia Flex goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/24/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	7h 30m	10:40 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:10 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Via Parque Shopping	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 10:40:00 PM to Via Parque Shopping, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Buser	7h 20m	10:45 PM	São Paulo	Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop	6:05 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Estação Saens Peña	Economy	$15	A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 10:45:00 PM to Estação Saens Peña, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$17	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	7:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$18	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/25/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	6:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$19	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/25/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	9h 0m	10:00 PM	São Paulo		7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Parque das Rosas	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/26/2025 10:00:00 PM to Parque das Rosas, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/27/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 50m	9:20 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:10 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/26/2025 9:20:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	11:40 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:10 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$22	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/26/2025 11:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/27/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
1001	6h 31m	10:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:31 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/26/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 4:31:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	6:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$25	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/26/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	9:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$19	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/27/2025 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/27/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	11:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$20	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/27/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/27/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Flex	7h 0m	11:25 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	6:25 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$21	A Bus from Aguia Flex goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/27/2025 11:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/28/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
1001	6h 31m	10:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:31 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/27/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/27/2025 4:31:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 50m	9:20 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:10 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/27/2025 9:20:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/27/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  8h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Praça Altamira Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 8:30:00 PM to Praça Altamira Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 12/25/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	6h 0m	11:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$20	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/28/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$22	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/29/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
1001	6h 31m	10:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:31 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$23	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/28/2025 4:31:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 50m	9:20 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:10 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 9:20:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/28/2025 4:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Buser	6h 45m	11:45 PM	São Paulo	Shopping Eldorado Station	6:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Urca - Avenida Pasteur	Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Eldorado Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/28/2025 11:45:00 PM to Urca - Avenida Pasteur, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/29/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  8h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Praça Altamira Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 8:30:00 PM to Praça Altamira Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 12/25/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 12/25/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is $9 on 1/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 1658 daily buses from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 773 daily coaches between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3337 buses from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with 1295 offers.

Facts about the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Aguia Branca, 1001 and Expresso do Sul that travel 1183 times every day by bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1183 Ø
Distance	220.4 miles
Bus Companies	Aguia Branca, 1001, Expresso do Sul, Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha, Auto Viação Catarinense, Buser, Viação Rio Doce, wemobi, Aguia Flex and 4 more.

Cheapest bus connections from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 1183 buses from 14 bus companies leave São Paulo for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/22/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$24

Tuesday 12/23

$24

Wednesday 12/24

$40

Thursday 12/25

$18

Friday 12/26

$18

Saturday 12/27

$49

Sunday 12/28

$20

Monday 12/29

$23

Tuesday 12/30

$28

Wednesday 12/31

$17

Thursday 01/01

$13

Friday 01/02

$19

Saturday 01/03

$19

Sunday 01/04

$19

Monday 01/05

$21

Tuesday 01/06

$10

Wednesday 01/07

$12

Thursday 01/08

$12

Friday 01/09

$12

Saturday 01/10

$13

Sunday 01/11

$14

Monday 01/12

$12

Tuesday 01/13

Wednesday 01/14

$10

Thursday 01/15

$12

Friday 01/16

$12

Saturday 01/17

The cheapest time to travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from $9, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from São Paulo 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 Paulo 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 Paulo 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 Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

These are the most booked bus companies between São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro from our users.

Aguia Branca from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Here you will find the key facts about the Aguia Branca bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price	$13
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:00 PM
Last Bus	11:58 PM
Daily Connections	270 Ø
Found on	12/22/2025

Viação Penha from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Penha bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	152 Ø
Found on	12/22/2025

Itapemirim Suzantur from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Here you will find the key facts about the Itapemirim Suzantur bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	160 Ø
Found on	12/22/2025

All bus stations and stops in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

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

Tietê Bus Station

Vila Guilherme

Barra Funda Bus Station

Rua Aloysio Biondi, s/n Barra Funda

Sala VIP Bella Vita

Av. Ordem e Progresso 95

Jabaquara Bus Station

Avenida Engenheiro Armando de Arruda Pereira 2022

Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop

Rua São Caetano 812

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

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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a São Paulo Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 6h 30m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 14 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $226. 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 Paulo to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 1183 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is offered by 1001 and takes 5h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $52. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo starts at 11:30 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from São Paulo for Rio de Janeiro starts at 11:59 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 Paulo Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Aguia Branca, 1001 and Expresso do Sul. 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 Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between São Paulo 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, 1001 and Expresso do Sul.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São Paulo 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.

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to São Paulo and to Rio de Janeiro

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