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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 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
39h 17m
$71
$129
11
Flight
4h 5m
$132
$239
35

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

You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just $71 by taking a Bus from Gontijo, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $103
Saturday
from $132
Sunday
from $117
Monday
from $136
Tuesday
from $71
Wednesday
from $114
Thursday
from $91

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Gontijo
    39h 47m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    11:47 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $103
  • BusX
    44h 25m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $148
  • BusX
    44h 25m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    3:55 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel Golden Park
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $148
  • Viação Nacional
    39h 17m
    0
    11:16 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    2:33 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Economy
    $230

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Catedral Turismo
    70h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $132
  • Catedral Turismo
    66h 50m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $132
  • BusX
    65h 45m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $144
  • Catedral Turismo
    71h 50m
    0
    9:55 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    9:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $158
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • LATAM Brasil
    8h 50m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    2:10 PM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $132
  • LATAM Brasil
    27h 40m
    0
    5:30 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
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $132
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 20m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    8:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $219
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 10m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $232
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 0m
    0
    3:00 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    8:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $239
  • LATAM Brasil
    4h 55m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:15 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $239

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Catedral Turismo
    70h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $117
  • BusX
    65h 45m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $129
  • Catedral Turismo
    71h 50m
    0
    9:55 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    9:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $130
  • Catedral Turismo
    66h 50m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $131

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Gontijo
    39h 47m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    11:47 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $136

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Gontijo
    39h 47m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    11:47 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $71
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • LATAM Brasil
    8h 35m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    7:45 PM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $164
  • LATAM Brasil
    18h 45m
    0
    12:35 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    7:20 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $171
  • LATAM Brasil
    10h 45m
    0
    3:00 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    1:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $197
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    10h 35m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    1:40 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $217
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 50m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    6:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $217
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 20m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:40 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $224

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Catedral Turismo
    71h 50m
    0
    9:55 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    9:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $114
  • BusX
    65h 45m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $115
  • Catedral Turismo
    70h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $116
  • BusX
    65h 31m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:16 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $117
  • Catedral Turismo
    70h 16m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:16 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $119

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Gontijo
    41h 9m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    12:24 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $91

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

You can get to Rio de Janeiro from Maceió in just 4h 5m with a Flight from Azul. 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.

Friday
from 39h 17m
Saturday
from 4h 20m
Sunday
from 65h 45m
Monday
from 39h 47m
Tuesday
from 4h 5m
Wednesday
from 65h 31m
Thursday
from 41h 9m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Viação Nacional
    39h 17m
    0
    11:16 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    2:33 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Economy
    $230
  • Gontijo
    39h 47m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    11:47 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $103
  • BusX
    44h 25m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $148
  • BusX
    44h 25m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    3:55 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Hotel Golden Park
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $148

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Azul
    4h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    7:15 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $449
  • LATAM Brasil
    4h 55m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:15 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $239
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 0m
    0
    3:00 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    8:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $239
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 10m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $232
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 20m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    8:25 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $219
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 35m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    8:40 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $279
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • BusX
    65h 45m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $144
  • Catedral Turismo
    66h 50m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $132
  • Catedral Turismo
    70h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $132
  • Catedral Turismo
    71h 50m
    0
    9:55 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    9:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $158

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • BusX
    65h 45m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $129
  • Catedral Turismo
    66h 50m
    0
    8:40 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $131
  • Catedral Turismo
    70h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $117
  • Catedral Turismo
    71h 50m
    0
    9:55 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    9:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $130

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Gontijo
    39h 47m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    11:47 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $136

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Azul
    4h 5m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    7:00 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $253
  • Azul
    4h 20m
    0
    2:55 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    7:15 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $261
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 10m
    0
    5:10 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
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $303
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 20m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    10:40 AM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $224
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 30m
    0
    3:05 AM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    8:35 AM
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $239
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    5h 50m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    Maceió Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
    6:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $217
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Gontijo
    39h 47m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    11:47 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $71

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • BusX
    65h 31m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:16 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $117
  • BusX
    65h 45m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Basic
    $115
  • Catedral Turismo
    70h 16m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:16 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $119
  • Catedral Turismo
    70h 30m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $116
  • Catedral Turismo
    71h 50m
    0
    9:55 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    9:45 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $114

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Gontijo
    41h 9m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Maceió
    Central Bus Station
    12:24 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $91
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, Rua Barão de Atalaia or Serraria Bus Stop, while in Rio de Janeiro you will be arriving at Bus Station do Rio, Afonso Pena or Botafogo, 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 4 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 $71 with a Bus from Gontijo.

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 Azul: you will get to Rio de Janeiro in just 4h 5m.

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, Catedral Turismo and LATAM Brasil, 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, Catedral Turismo and LATAM Brasil. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Gontijo, Catedral Turismo, BusX and 1 more.

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 $71 by taking a Bus from Gontijo.

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 4h 5m with a Flight from Azul.

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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