Coach Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro from £12

Which bus from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Empresa Unida. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£15

tomorrow

£18

Saturday

£13

Sunday

Monday

£18

Tuesday

£12

Wednesday

£12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Empresa Unida	8h 55m	09:00	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	17:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£15	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 29/10/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 29/10/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Empresa Unida	8h 5m	21:50	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£19	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 29/10/2026 21:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 30/10/2026 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Empresa Unida	8h 20m	21:00	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£25	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 29/10/2026 21:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 30/10/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Empresa Unida	8h 55m	09:00	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	17:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£18	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 30/10/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 30/10/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Empresa Unida	8h 5m	21:50	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£19	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 30/10/2026 21:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 31/10/2026 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Empresa Unida	8h 20m	21:00	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£21	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 30/10/2026 21:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 31/10/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro via Viçosa, MG, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Pássaro Verde
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  22:00
  
  Ponte Nova, MG
  Rodoviária
  
  22:50
  
  Viçosa, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from Pássaro Verde goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 31/10/2026 22:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Viçosa, MG (Brazil) arriving at 31/10/2026 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- Empresa Unida
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  23:00
  
  Viçosa, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  05:55
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Central Bus Station, Viçosa, MG (Brazil) at 31/10/2026 23:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 01/11/2026 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Empresa Unida	8h 5m	21:50	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	£13	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 31/10/2026 21:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 01/11/2026 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
	Empresa Unida	8h 40m	09:00	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	17:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	£29	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 31/10/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 31/10/2026 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Empresa Unida	8h 20m	21:00	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£18	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 02/11/2026 21:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 03/11/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Empresa Unida	8h 5m	21:50	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£18	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 02/11/2026 21:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 03/11/2026 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Empresa Unida	8h 55m	09:00	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	17:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£23	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 02/11/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 02/11/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro via Viçosa, MG, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Pássaro Verde
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  08:30
  
  Ponte Nova, MG
  Rodoviária
  
  09:30
  
  Viçosa, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Pássaro Verde goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 03/11/2026 08:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Viçosa, MG (Brazil) arriving at 03/11/2026 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Empresa Unida
  
  7h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:10
  
  Viçosa, MG
  Central Bus Station
  
  17:55
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Central Bus Station, Viçosa, MG (Brazil) at 03/11/2026 10:10:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 03/11/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Empresa Unida	8h 55m	09:00	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	17:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£12	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 03/11/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 03/11/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Empresa Unida	8h 5m	21:50	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£16	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 03/11/2026 21:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 04/11/2026 05:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Empresa Unida	8h 20m	21:25	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£29	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 03/11/2026 21:25:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 04/11/2026 05:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Empresa Unida	8h 55m	09:00	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	17:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£12	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 04/11/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 04/11/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Empresa Unida	8h 20m	21:00	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£29	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 04/11/2026 21:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/11/2026 05:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Empresa Unida	8h 5m	21:50	Ponte Nova, MG	Rodoviária	05:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£29	A Bus from Empresa Unida goes from Rodoviária, Ponte Nova, MG (Brazil) at 04/11/2026 21:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/11/2026 05:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro is £12 on 03/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Ponte Nova, MG and Rio de Janeiro?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Ponte Nova, MG 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily coaches from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Ponte Nova, MG and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 46 coaches from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Ponte Nova, MG and Rio de Janeiro, with 25 offers.

All facts for Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Empresa Unida that travel daily 11 times by bus from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro in one click. Book your Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	8h 5m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Latest Coach	21:50
Daily Bus Connections	11 Ø
Distance	279.2 km
Coach Companies	Empresa Unida

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

Every day, 11 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ponte Nova, MG for Rio de Janeiro. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 29/10/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/10

Tuesday 27/10

Wednesday 28/10

Thursday 29/10

£15

Friday 30/10

£18

Saturday 31/10

£13

Sunday 01/11

Monday 02/11

£18

Tuesday 03/11

£12

Wednesday 04/11

£12

Thursday 05/11

£15

Friday 06/11

£18

Saturday 07/11

£12

Sunday 08/11

£18

Monday 09/11

£15

Tuesday 10/11

£12

Wednesday 11/11

£15

Thursday 12/11

£15

Friday 13/11

Saturday 14/11

£14

Sunday 15/11

£18

Monday 16/11

£16

Tuesday 17/11

£12

Wednesday 18/11

£14

Thursday 19/11

£28

Friday 20/11

£18

Saturday 21/11

£12

Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Ponte Nova, MG 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 Ponte Nova, MG 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 Ponte Nova, MG 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 Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Ponte Nova, MG and Rio de Janeiro

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

Rodoviária

Av. Ernesto Trivelato

Central Bus Station

Menezes Côrtes Coach Station

Rua São José 35

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Botafogo

Praia de Botafogo 460

Ponto Estação Afonso Pena

Rua Doutor Satamini 160

Parque da Catacumba

Avenida Epitácio Pessoa 1013

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Ponte Nova, MG 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 Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Ponte Nova, MG Rio de Janeiro coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ponte Nova, MG Rio de Janeiro bus trip is available from £12 and takes 8h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £29. 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 Ponte Nova, MG Rio de Janeiro route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro is offered by roughly 11 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 Ponte Nova, MG take?

The quickest coach from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro is provided by Empresa Unida and takes 8h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from Ponte Nova, MG at 09:00. 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 Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from Ponte Nova, MG at 21:50. 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 Ponte Nova, MG Rio de Janeiro route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro can travel with Empresa Unida. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ponte Nova, MG and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Ponte Nova, MG 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: Empresa Unida.

What can I take with me on the bus to Rio de Janeiro from Ponte Nova, MG?

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 Ponte Nova, MG 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 Ponte Nova, MG 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 Ponte Nova, MG to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Ponte Nova, MG 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 11 daily trips between Ponte Nova, MG 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 Ponte Nova, MG 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 Ponte Nova, MG and to Rio de Janeiro

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