Coach Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro from £4

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. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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£5

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Thursday

£4

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£4

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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 10m	08:10	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	09:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 03/02/2026 08:10:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 03/02/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 10m	09:10	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	10:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 03/02/2026 09:10:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 03/02/2026 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 20m	10:10	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	11:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 03/02/2026 10:10:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 03/02/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 20m	11:10	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	12:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 03/02/2026 11:10:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 03/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 20m	12:10	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	13:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 03/02/2026 12:10:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 03/02/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

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	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£4	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 05/02/2026 05:15:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/02/2026 06:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	06:45	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	08:00	Rio de Janeiro	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£4	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 05/02/2026 06:45:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 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	£4	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 05/02/2026 11:30:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 15m	15:45	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£4	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 05/02/2026 15:45:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 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	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£4	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 05/02/2026 16:00:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£4	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 06:30:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 07:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 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	Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)	Basic	£4	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 17:00:00 to Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 18:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 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	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 05:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 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	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 06:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 07:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Viação Única-Fácil	1h 10m	07:30	Petrópolis, RJ	Central Coach Station	08:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£5	A Bus from Viação Única-Fácil goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 07:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 08:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro is £4 on 05/02/2026. 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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 165 daily coaches from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Petrópolis, RJ and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 89 coaches from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between Petrópolis, RJ and Rio de Janeiro, with 25 offers.

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

Compare all coach operators like Viação Única-Fácil that travel daily 76 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 £4!

Cheapest Bus	£4
Fastest Bus	1h 0m
Earliest Coach	08:10
Latest Coach	22:10
Daily Bus Connections	76 Ø
Distance	44.6 km
Coach Companies	Viação Única-Fácil

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

Every day, 76 buses from 1 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 03/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£5

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£5

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

Sunday 08/02

£5

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

£4

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

£4

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

£4

Sunday 15/02

£5

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

£5

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

£6

Friday 20/02

£6

Saturday 21/02

£4

Sunday 22/02

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

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 £4, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Petrópolis, RJ to Rio de Janeiro, with £4. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

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

Corrêas

Pedro do Rio

Floresta

Estrada União e Indústria

Posto Shell Gas Station

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Coach Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

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 £4 and takes 1h 0m. 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 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £7. 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 76 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 1h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £4. 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 08:10. 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 22:10. 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. 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.

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 76 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.

Economy

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

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!