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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
from $10
tomorrow
from $2
Tuesday
from $2
Wednesday
from $2
Thursday
from $2
Friday
from $2
Saturday
from $9

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    11:00 PM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    $10
  • Aguia Branca
    6h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    12:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    $14
  • Aguia Flex
    7h 30m
    0
    10:40 PM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque das Rosas
    0
    Aguia Flex
    Premium Economy
    $14
  • Buser
    7h 20m
    0
    10:00 AM
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop
    5:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Avenida Pasteur
    0
    Buser
    Economy
    $14
  • 1001
    6h 30m
    0
    9:55 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    4:25 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    1001
    Economy
    $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Nobre Turismo
    0h 20m
    0
    6:40 PM
    São Paulo
    Sala VIP Levare
    7:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Glória
    0
    Nobre Turismo
    Basic
    $2
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 50m
    0
    10:30 PM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    5:20 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Buser
    7h 0m
    0
    10:50 PM
    São Paulo
    5:50 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Leblon
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • wemobi
    6h 30m
    0
    9:50 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    4:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    wemobi
    Premium Economy
    $13
  • Aguia Branca
    6h 30m
    0
    12:05 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    6:35 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Nobre Turismo
    0h 20m
    0
    6:40 PM
    São Paulo
    Sala VIP Levare
    7:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Glória
    0
    Nobre Turismo
    Basic
    $2
  • Buser
    7h 10m
    0
    12:30 AM
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop
    7:40 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Avenida Pasteur
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $9
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    11:00 PM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Viação Rio Doce
    6h 30m
    0
    11:30 PM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Rio Doce
    Basic
    $13
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    12:30 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    7:15 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    $13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Nobre Turismo
    0h 20m
    0
    6:40 PM
    São Paulo
    Sala VIP Levare
    7:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Glória
    0
    Nobre Turismo
    Basic
    $2
  • Buser
    6h 50m
    0
    8:30 AM
    São Paulo
    3:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $9
  • Expresso Adamantina
    5h 30m
    0
    3:30 PM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Premium Economy
    $11
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    11:00 PM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    $12
  • Viação Rio Doce
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    4:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Rio Doce
    Basic
    $13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Nobre Turismo
    0h 20m
    0
    6:40 PM
    São Paulo
    Sala VIP Levare
    7:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Glória
    0
    Nobre Turismo
    Basic
    $2
  • Buser
    6h 50m
    0
    7:30 AM
    São Paulo
    Sala VIP Bella Vita
    2:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $8
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 50m
    0
    10:30 PM
    São Paulo
    Barra Funda Bus Station
    5:20 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    $10
  • Expresso Adamantina
    5h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Premium Economy
    $10
  • Aguia Flex
    7h 0m
    0
    11:00 PM
    São Paulo
    Barra Funda Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Aguia Flex
    Premium Economy
    $13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Nobre Turismo
    0h 20m
    0
    6:40 PM
    São Paulo
    Sala VIP Levare
    7:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Glória
    0
    Nobre Turismo
    Basic
    $2
  • Buser
    6h 50m
    0
    7:00 AM
    São Paulo
    1:50 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $9
  • Expresso Adamantina
    5h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Premium Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    $13
  • Aguia Branca
    6h 30m
    0
    11:55 PM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    6:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    9:50 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    4:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    $9
  • wemobi
    6h 30m
    0
    9:50 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    4:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    wemobi
    Premium Economy
    $9
  • Buser
    7h 40m
    0
    11:30 AM
    São Paulo
    7:10 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Afonso Pena
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    9:00 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    $10
  • Viação Rio Doce
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    4:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Rio Doce
    Basic
    $13

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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 1439 daily buses from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1217 daily coaches between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3442 buses from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with 1320 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 1283 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 $2!

Cheapest Bus $2
Fastest Bus 0h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 1283 Ø
Distance 220.4 miles
Bus Companies Aguia Branca, 1001, Expresso do Sul, Itapemirim Suzantur, Auto Viação Catarinense, Gipsyy, Buser, Viação Kaissara Suzantur, Expresso Adamantina, Viação Rio Doce and 9 more.

Cheapest bus connections from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 1283 buses from 19 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 06/22/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
$16
Monday 06/23
$12
Tuesday 06/24
$13
Wednesday 06/25
$24
Thursday 06/26
$10
Friday 06/27
$14
Saturday 06/28
$9
Sunday 06/29
$16
Monday 06/30
$18
Tuesday 07/01
$9
Wednesday 07/02
$9
Thursday 07/03
$24
Friday 07/04
$14
Saturday 07/05
$13
Sunday 07/06
$14
Monday 07/07
$14
Tuesday 07/08
$14
Wednesday 07/09
$11
Thursday 07/10
$15
Friday 07/11
$24
Saturday 07/12
$9
Sunday 07/13
$13
Monday 07/14
$9
Tuesday 07/15
$15
Wednesday 07/16
$11
Thursday 07/17
$11
Friday 07/18
$13
Saturday 07/19

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 $2, Monday 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 $10.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with $2. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

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

Aguia Branca

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

Cheapest Price $14
Fastest Bus 5h 25m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Last Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Connections 259 Ø
Found on 6/22/2025

Auto Viação Catarinense from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Auto Viação Catarinense

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

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:20 AM
Last Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Connections 160 Ø
Found on 6/22/2025

Itapemirim Suzantur from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Itapemirim Suzantur

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

Cheapest Price $16
Fastest Bus 6h 0m
Earliest Bus 12:30 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 183 Ø
Found on 6/22/2025

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.

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 $2 and takes 0h 20m 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 19 companies with a range of ticket prices between $2 and $116. 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 1283 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 Nobre Turismo and takes 0h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $2. 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 12:05 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.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

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