Coach Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro from £5

Which bus from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Viação Única-Fácil or Viação Salutaris. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 5m	11:30	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	12:35	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 11:30:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 12:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	12:45	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	14:00	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 12:45:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 14:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	15:45	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 15:45:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 17:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 5m	16:00	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	17:05	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 16:00:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 17:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	17:00	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	18:15	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 17:00:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 18:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 0m	05:15	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	06:15	Rio de Janeiro	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 05:15:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 06:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Viação Única-Fácil	0h 55m	06:35	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 06:35:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 07:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	06:45	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	08:00	Rio de Janeiro	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 06:45:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	09:45	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	11:00	Rio de Janeiro	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 09:45:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 11:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 5m	11:30	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	12:35	Rio de Janeiro	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 11:30:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 12:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 0m	05:15	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	06:15	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 05:15:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 06:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Viação Única-Fácil	0h 55m	06:35	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 06:35:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 07:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	06:45	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	08:00	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 06:45:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 5m	09:15	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	10:20	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 09:15:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	09:45	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	11:00	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 09:45:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 11:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	06:30	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	07:45	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 06:30:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	17:00	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	18:15	Rio de Janeiro	CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 17:00:00 to CCS - Hospital Universitário Coach Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 18:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 10m	05:00	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	06:10	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£6	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 05:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 06:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 10m	06:20	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£6	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 06:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 10m	07:40	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	08:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£6	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 07:40:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 08:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 0m	05:00	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	06:00	Rio de Janeiro	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 05:00:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Viação Única-Fácil	0h 55m	06:35	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 06:35:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	06:45	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	08:00	Rio de Janeiro	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 06:45:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Viação Salutaris	2h 40m	05:20	Petrópolis, RJ	Pedro do Rio	08:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£7	A Bus from Viação Salutaris goes from Pedro do Rio, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 05:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro is £5 on 15/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Petrópolis, RJ and Rio de Janeiro?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 275 daily coaches from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Petrópolis, RJ and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 257 coaches from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Petrópolis, RJ and Rio de Janeiro, with 69 offers.

All facts for Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Viação Única-Fácil and Viação Salutaris that travel daily 124 times by bus from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro in one click. Book your Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro bus ticket starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus	£5
Fastest Bus	0h 55m
Earliest Coach	10:10
Latest Coach	22:45
Daily Bus Connections	124 Ø
Distance	44.6 km
Coach Companies	Viação Única-Fácil and Viação Salutaris

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro?

Every day, 124 buses from 2 coach companies leave Petrópolis, RJ for Rio de Janeiro. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£5

Wednesday 06/05

£6

Thursday 07/05

£5

Friday 08/05

Saturday 09/05

£5

Sunday 10/05

Monday 11/05

£6

Tuesday 12/05

Wednesday 13/05

Thursday 14/05

Friday 15/05

£5

Saturday 16/05

Sunday 17/05

£5

Monday 18/05

Tuesday 19/05

Wednesday 20/05

Thursday 21/05

Friday 22/05

Saturday 23/05

Sunday 24/05

Monday 25/05

£5

Tuesday 26/05

£8

Wednesday 27/05

£8

Thursday 28/05

£8

Friday 29/05

£8

Saturday 30/05

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from £5, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro, with £5. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £6.

How to save money travelling from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Petrópolis, RJ 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 coach from Petrópolis, RJ 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 coaches from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Petrópolis, RJ and Rio de Janeiro

Here is a map with all coach stations in Petrópolis, RJ and Rio de Janeiro. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Central Coach Station

Rod. Washington Luís 82,9

Pedro do Rio

Floresta

Estrada União e Indústria

Posto Shell Gas Station

Corrêas

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Menezes Côrtes Coach Station

Rua São José 35

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Petrópolis, RJ Rio de Janeiro coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Petrópolis, RJ Rio de Janeiro bus trip is available from £5 and takes 1h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £8. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Rio de Janeiro.

How many connections are available for the Petrópolis, RJ Rio de Janeiro route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro is offered by roughly 124 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Rio de Janeiro from Petrópolis, RJ take?

The quickest coach from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro is provided by Viação Única-Fácil and takes 0h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £5. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from Petrópolis, RJ at 10:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from Petrópolis, RJ at 22:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Petrópolis, RJ Rio de Janeiro route?

Passengers looking to travel from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro can travel with Viação Única-Fácil and Viação Salutaris. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Petrópolis, RJ and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Petrópolis, RJ 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 Única-Fácil and Viação Salutaris.

What can I take with me on the bus to Rio de Janeiro from Petrópolis, RJ?

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 bus for the Petrópolis, RJ Rio de Janeiro bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Petrópolis, RJ 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 travelling 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 Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Petrópolis, RJ 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 124 daily trips between Petrópolis, RJ 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 Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

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

More bus routes to Petrópolis, RJ and to Rio de Janeiro

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