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What is the best way to travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Rio de Janeiro from Maceió. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
39h 1m
$98
$134
13
Flight
2h 40m
$75
$168
51

What is the cheapest way to reach Rio de Janeiro from Maceió?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just $75 by taking a Flight from Azul, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $75
Sunday
Monday
from $122
Tuesday
from $98
Wednesday
Thursday
from $133
Friday
from $124

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Azul
    6h 50m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    5:35 PM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $75
  • Azul
    6h 25m
    0
    3:55 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:20 PM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $75
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    2h 40m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    7:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $88
  • LATAM Brasil
    10h 55m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    4:10 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $139
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 40m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:55 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $145
  • LATAM Brasil
    27h 10m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    8:10 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $152

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Gontijo
    41h 17m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    1:17 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $122

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Gontijo
    41h 17m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    1:17 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $98
  • Gontijo
    41h 17m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station
    1:17 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $136
  • Gontijo
    39h 1m
    0
    12:52 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    3:53 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $152

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Gontijo
    42h 59m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    2:14 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $133

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • LATAM Brasil
    10h 30m
    0
    3:50 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    2:20 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $124
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    2h 40m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    7:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $181
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 40m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    9:10 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $183
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 30m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    5:50 PM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $183
  • LATAM Brasil
    6h 40m
    0
    3:50 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:30 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $189
  • LATAM Brasil
    14h 25m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    7:25 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $195
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Gontijo
    41h 17m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    1:17 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $130
  • Viação Nacional
    41h 7m
    0
    11:16 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    4:23 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Economy
    $168

What are the fastest trips from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro from Maceió in just 2h 40m with a Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 2h 40m
Sunday
Monday
from 41h 17m
Tuesday
from 39h 1m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 42h 59m
Friday
from 2h 40m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    2h 40m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    7:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $88
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 5m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:05 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $154
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 15m
    0
    5:10 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:25 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $239
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 40m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:55 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $145
  • Azul
    6h 25m
    0
    3:55 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:20 PM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $75
  • Azul
    6h 50m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    5:35 PM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $75

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Gontijo
    41h 17m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    1:17 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $122

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Gontijo
    39h 1m
    0
    12:52 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    3:53 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $152
  • Gontijo
    41h 17m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    1:17 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $98
  • Gontijo
    41h 17m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station
    1:17 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $136

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Gontijo
    42h 59m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    2:14 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $133

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    2h 40m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    7:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $181
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    2h 50m
    0
    2:25 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    5:15 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $197
  • Azul
    5h 15m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    4:50 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $278
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 30m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    5:50 PM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $183
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 40m
    0
    3:30 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    9:10 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $183
  • Azul
    5h 45m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    8:00 PM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $250
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Viação Nacional
    41h 7m
    0
    11:16 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    4:23 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Economy
    $168
  • Gontijo
    41h 17m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    1:17 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station Novo Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $130
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

What are the most popular stations in Maceió and Rio de Janeiro?

In Maceió, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station or Rua Barão de Atalaia, while in Rio de Janeiro you will be arriving at Bus Station Novo Rio, Estacionamento Fleming Park or Posto BR - Av. Osvaldo Aranha, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Rio de Janeiro from Maceió? With 6 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro, you can pay as low as $75 with a Flight from Azul.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas: you will get to Rio de Janeiro in just 2h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Maceió and Rio de Janeiro are Gontijo, LATAM Brasil and Gol Linhas Aéreas, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Maceió and Rio de Janeiro is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Coqueiro Seco or to Bonsucesso, RJ, and look at flights from Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport, and landing at Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular companies between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro, are Gontijo, LATAM Brasil and Gol Linhas Aéreas. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Gontijo and Viação Nacional

Airlines: LATAM Brasil, Gol Linhas Aéreas and Azul

All you need to know when you travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

How can I reach Rio de Janeiro from Maceió?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Rio de Janeiro from Maceió.

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Maceió?

The distance between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro is 1,042.6 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 45 kgs of CO2, a train 59 kgs, a car 285 kgs, and a flight 413 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just $75 by taking a Flight from Azul.

What is the fastest way to get from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Rio de Janeiro in just 2h 40m with a Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas.

More routes to Maceió and to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Maceió and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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