Bus Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Viação Planalto, Mingoti or JBL Turismo for the next days.

today

$109

tomorrow

$111

Thursday

Friday

$145

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

$120

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
JBL Turismo	42h 30m	10:30 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	5:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$109	A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 10:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 30m
Viação Planalto	41h 15m	8:45 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$152	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m
Viação Planalto	44h 30m	9:30 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$171	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
Viação Planalto	47h 59m	6:01 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$189	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 6:01:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 59m

Did you know that if you travel from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro via São Paulo, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  34h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Uruguaiana, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
- wemobi
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from wemobi goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel Time is 6h 55m shorter, and you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Mingoti	40h 15m	6:00 AM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	10:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$111	A Bus from Mingoti goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 15m
Mingoti	40h 0m	6:00 AM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$122	A Bus from Mingoti goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 0m
Viação Planalto	48h 30m	1:30 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$137	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 30m
Viação Planalto	41h 15m	8:45 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$152	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m
Viação Planalto	44h 30m	9:30 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$189	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro via São Paulo, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  34h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Uruguaiana, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
- wemobi
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from wemobi goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel Time is 5h 40m shorter, and you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Planalto	48h 30m	1:30 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$145	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 30m
Viação Planalto	41h 15m	8:45 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$160	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m
Viação Planalto	41h 14m	8:46 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$160	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 8:46:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 14m
Viação Planalto	44h 30m	9:30 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$161	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
Viação Planalto	47h 59m	6:01 PM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$178	A Bus from Viação Planalto goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 6:01:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 59m

Did you know that if you travel from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro via São Paulo, you can save more than $51? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  34h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Uruguaiana, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
- wemobi
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from wemobi goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel Time is 6h 54m shorter, and you will save $51

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Mingoti	40h 15m	6:00 AM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	10:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$120	A Bus from Mingoti goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 15m
	Mingoti	40h 0m	6:00 AM	Uruguaiana, RS	Central Bus Station	10:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$122	A Bus from Mingoti goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro via São Paulo, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  34h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Uruguaiana, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Uruguaiana, RS (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
- wemobi
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from wemobi goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel Time is 5h 40m shorter, and you will save $26

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro is $109 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Uruguaiana, RS and Rio de Janeiro

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Uruguaiana, RS and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 14 buses from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Uruguaiana, RS and Rio de Janeiro, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Viação Planalto, Mingoti and JBL Turismo that travel 5 times every day by bus from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro starting from $109!

Cheapest Bus	$109
Fastest Bus	40h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Latest Bus	6:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	978.8 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Planalto, Mingoti and JBL Turismo

Cheapest bus connections from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Uruguaiana, RS for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/16/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$198

Wednesday 12/17

$111

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$145

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$120

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$235

Friday 12/26

$145

Saturday 12/27

$211

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

$226

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$400

Thursday 01/01

$233

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

$207

Sunday 01/04

$153

Monday 01/05

$226

Tuesday 01/06

$157

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

$150

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from $109, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $145.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro, with $109. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $137.

How to save money travelling from Uruguaiana, RS 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 Uruguaiana, RS 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 Uruguaiana, RS 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 Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Uruguaiana, RS and Rio de Janeiro

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

Central Bus Station

Avenida Presidente Vargas 3278

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 Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Uruguaiana, RS Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $109 and takes 42h 30m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $109 and $216. 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 Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Mingoti and takes 40h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $122. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Uruguaiana, RS starts at 1:30 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 Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Uruguaiana, RS for Rio de Janeiro starts at 6:00 AM. 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 Uruguaiana, RS Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Viação Planalto, Mingoti and JBL Turismo. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Uruguaiana, RS and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Uruguaiana, RS 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: Viação Planalto, Mingoti and JBL Turismo.

What can I take with me on the Uruguaiana, RS 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 Uruguaiana, RS 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 Uruguaiana, RS 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 Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Uruguaiana, RS 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 5 daily trips between Uruguaiana, RS 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.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Uruguaiana, RS to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

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

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Uruguaiana, RS and to Rio de Janeiro

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