Bus and Coach from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires from various bus operators like JBL Turismo, Crucero del Norte or Viação Penha for the next days.

today

£143

tomorrow

£170

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

£128

Tuesday

Wednesday

£155

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Crucero del Norte	42h 5m	12:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:00	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station		First Class	£143	A Bus from Crucero del Norte goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 18/12/2025 12:55:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £143 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires via Porto Alegre, RS, you can save more than £31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  40h 15m
  
  0
  
  21:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  06:00
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £28
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
- Central de Pasajes
  
  20h 0m
  
  0
  
  17:15
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  13:15
  
  Buenos Aires
  Retiro Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £85
  
  A Bus from Central de Pasajes goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 17:15:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save £31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	96h 45m	17:15	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:00	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	£170	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 17:15:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £170 per person are available. Travel duration is 96h 45m
Viação Penha	101h 30m	12:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:00	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	£174	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 12:30:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £174 per person are available. Travel duration is 101h 30m
Itapemirim Suzantur	98h 0m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:00	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	£186	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £186 per person are available. Travel duration is 98h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	92h 0m	22:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:00	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	£203	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 22:00:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £203 per person are available. Travel duration is 92h 0m
Viação UTIL	93h 30m	20:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:00	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	£293	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 20:30:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £293 per person are available. Travel duration is 93h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires via Porto Alegre, RS, you can save more than £58? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  40h 15m
  
  0
  
  21:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  06:00
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £28
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
- Central de Pasajes
  
  20h 0m
  
  0
  
  17:15
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  13:15
  
  Buenos Aires
  Retiro Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £85
  
  A Bus from Central de Pasajes goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 17:15:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Travel Time is 51h 45m shorter, and you will save £58

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	JBL Turismo	44h 55m	11:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	08:25	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station		Premium Economy	£128	A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 11:30:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 24/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 55m
	Crucero del Norte	42h 5m	12:55	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:00	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station		First Class	£129	A Bus from Crucero del Norte goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 12:55:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires via Porto Alegre, RS, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  40h 15m
  
  0
  
  21:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  06:00
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £28
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
- Central de Pasajes
  
  20h 0m
  
  0
  
  17:15
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  13:15
  
  Buenos Aires
  Retiro Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £85
  
  A Bus from Central de Pasajes goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 17:15:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	58h 55m	20:05	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:00	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	£155	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 20:05:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 27/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £155 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 55m
Expresso Nordeste	68h 30m	10:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:00	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	£172	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 10:30:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 27/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £172 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 30m
Itapemirim Suzantur	63h 0m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:00	Buenos Aires	Retiro Bus Station	Basic	£179	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 16:00:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 27/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £179 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires via Porto Alegre, RS, you can save more than £43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  40h 15m
  
  0
  
  21:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  06:00
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £28
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
- Central de Pasajes
  
  20h 0m
  
  0
  
  17:15
  
  Porto Alegre, RS
  Central Bus Station
  
  13:15
  
  Buenos Aires
  Retiro Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £85
  
  A Bus from Central de Pasajes goes from Central Bus Station, Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 17:15:00 to Retiro Bus Station, Buenos Aires (Argentina) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Travel Time is 18h 40m shorter, and you will save £43

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is £104 on 17/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Compare all providers like JBL Turismo, Crucero del Norte and Viação Penha that travel 7 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires starting from £104!

Cheapest Bus	£104
Fastest Bus	42h 5m
Earliest Coach	12:55
Latest Coach	20:05
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	1,965.3 km
Coach Companies	JBL Turismo, Crucero del Norte, Viação Penha, Itapemirim Suzantur, Expresso Nordeste, Viação UTIL and Aguia Branca

Cheapest coach connections from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Every day, 7 buses from 7 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Buenos Aires: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£143

Friday 19/12

£122

Saturday 20/12

£139

Sunday 21/12

£109

Monday 22/12

£128

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£155

Thursday 25/12

£142

Friday 26/12

£125

Saturday 27/12

£139

Sunday 28/12

£137

Monday 29/12

£134

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

£144

Friday 02/01

£110

Saturday 03/01

£134

Sunday 04/01

£137

Monday 05/01

£144

Tuesday 06/01

£134

Wednesday 07/01

£118

Thursday 08/01

£143

Friday 09/01

£118

Saturday 10/01

£132

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

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

With a price starting from £110, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £142.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, with £128. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £155.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

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 Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires 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 Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires are also emptier.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires

Cintia Campos, 01/10/2025

Un desastre, iba arriba adelante sin cinturón, se llovía por la ventana, sin wifi, paraban donde querían, el trato de los choferes para responder hostil, no había agua en el baño, nos llevaron a un ta ... Un desastre, iba arriba adelante sin cinturón, se llovía por la ventana, sin wifi, paraban donde querían, el trato de los choferes para responder hostil, no había agua en el baño, nos llevaron a un taller sin explicación, y no nos dejaban bajar, todo el viaje subiendo y bajando gente de otras unidades que se rompían, tengo fotos de todo. No recomiendo un viaje a distancia con esta empresa, muchísimo mejor JBl, una vergüenza tener que explicar a los Brasileros que viajaban que Argentina no es asi, que crucero del norte no nos representa, horrible experiencia!!! Gracias a la gente amable que viajaba se hizo más llevadero!

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.

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

Liniers Bus Station

Avenida General Paz , Liniers 10868/76

Retiro Bus Station

Av. Antártida Argentina y Calle 10 - Capital Federal. 10

Terminal de Ómnibus Dellepiane

Teniente General Luís Dellepiane Av. Perito Moreno 3950, Villa Soldati, Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Villa Tesei

Reyes Catolicos 246

Thames - Panamericana

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 Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires bus trip is available from £104 and takes 44h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

The connection Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £104 to £293. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Buenos Aires from Rio de Janeiro take?

The quickest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires is provided by Crucero del Norte and takes 42h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £143. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

The earliest bus to Buenos Aires departs from Rio de Janeiro at 12:55. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

The latest bus to Buenos Aires departs from Rio de Janeiro at 20:05. 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 Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires can travel with JBL Turismo, Crucero del Norte and Viação Penha. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: JBL Turismo, Crucero del Norte and Viação Penha.

What can I take with me on the bus to Buenos Aires from Rio de Janeiro?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires 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 Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires 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 Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

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.

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Buenos Aires

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