Bus and Coach from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA from various bus operators like Gontijo, Viação Rio Doce or Viação Nacional for the next days.

today

£43

tomorrow

£39

Wednesday

£45

Thursday

£39

Friday

£55

Saturday

£62

Sunday

£40

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 26m	16:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:11	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£43	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 02/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 03/02/2026 16:11:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
Viação Nacional	24h 55m	14:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	14:55	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£44	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 02/02/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 55m
Viação Nacional	22h 55m	14:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Economy	£63	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 02/02/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 03/02/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:30	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Basic	£76	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 02/02/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 03/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	23h 26m	16:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:11	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station		Economy	£39	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 03/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 04/02/2026 16:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
	Viação Nacional	22h 55m	14:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station		Economy	£55	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 03/02/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 04/02/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 26m	16:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:11	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 05/02/2026 16:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
Viação Nacional	22h 55m	14:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Basic	£66	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/02/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:30	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Basic	£71	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/02/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 05/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 26m	16:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:11	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 06/02/2026 16:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
Viação Nacional	22h 55m	14:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Economy	£55	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/02/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 06/02/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:30	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Basic	£76	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/02/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 06/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	25h 41m	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:11	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Economy	£55	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/02/2026 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 07/02/2026 18:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 41m
Gontijo	23h 26m	16:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:11	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Economy	£59	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 07/02/2026 16:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
Viação Nacional	22h 55m	14:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Economy	£63	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/02/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 07/02/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:30	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Basic	£76	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/02/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 07/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA via Itabuna, BA, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  24h 35m
  
  0
  
  16:45
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  15:21
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £38
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 15:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 36m
- DeÔnibus
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  16:20
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Coach Station
  
  17:20
  
  Ilhéus, BA
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Coach Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 16:20:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	27h 0m	09:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:00	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Basic	£62	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/02/2026 09:00:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 0m
Gontijo	23h 26m	16:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:11	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 16:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 26m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:30	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Basic	£76	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/02/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
Gontijo	24h 45m	17:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:35	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Economy	£81	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/02/2026 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA via Itabuna, BA, you can save more than £22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  24h 35m
  
  0
  
  16:45
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  15:21
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £38
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/02/2026 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 15:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 36m
- DeÔnibus
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  16:20
  
  Itabuna, BA
  Coach Station
  
  17:20
  
  Ilhéus, BA
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Coach Station, Itabuna, BA (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 16:20:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 08/02/2026 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 1h 9m longer, but you will save £22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	23h 5m	20:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	19:45	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 20:40:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 09/02/2026 19:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 5m
Viação Nacional	22h 55m	14:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 09/02/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
Gontijo	24h 5m	16:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:25	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Basic	£48	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 16:20:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 09/02/2026 16:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
Viação Rio Doce	29h 0m	10:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:30	Ilhéus, BA	Coach Station	Basic	£76	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/02/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Ilhéus, BA (Brazil) arriving at 09/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA is £39 on 20/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus, BA

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus, BA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 68 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus, BA, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Viação Rio Doce and Viação Nacional that travel 12 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA starting from £39!

Cheapest Bus	£39
Fastest Bus	22h 55m
Earliest Coach	10:30
Latest Coach	20:40
Daily Bus Connections	12 Ø
Distance	1,004.0 km
Coach Companies	Gontijo, Viação Rio Doce and Viação Nacional

Cheapest coach connections from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA

Every day, 12 buses from 3 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Ilhéus, BA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

£55

Tuesday 03/02

£55

Wednesday 04/02

£66

Thursday 05/02

£55

Friday 06/02

£59

Saturday 07/02

£62

Sunday 08/02

£63

Monday 09/02

£55

Tuesday 10/02

£59

Wednesday 11/02

£55

Thursday 12/02

£55

Friday 13/02

£52

Saturday 14/02

£44

Sunday 15/02

£45

Monday 16/02

£40

Tuesday 17/02

£41

Wednesday 18/02

£41

Thursday 19/02

£41

Friday 20/02

£39

Saturday 21/02

£41

Sunday 22/02

£40

Monday 23/02

£40

Tuesday 24/02

£41

Wednesday 25/02

£40

Thursday 26/02

£41

Friday 27/02

£39

Saturday 28/02

£39

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA

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

With a price starting from £39, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £40.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA, with £39. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £62.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA

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 Ilhéus, BA 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 Ilhéus, BA, 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 Ilhéus, BA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus, BA

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus, BA.

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

Coach Station

Av. Gov. Roberto Santos 15

Olivença

Pontal

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 Ilhéus, BA? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro - Ilhéus, BA coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rio de Janeiro - Ilhéus, BA bus trip is available from £39 and takes 23h 26m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA?

The connection Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £39 to £89. 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 - Ilhéus, BA route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA is offered by roughly 12 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Ilhéus, BA from Rio de Janeiro take?

The quickest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA is provided by Viação Nacional and takes 22h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £63. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA?

The earliest bus to Ilhéus, BA departs from Rio de Janeiro at 10:30. 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 Ilhéus, BA?

The latest bus to Ilhéus, BA departs from Rio de Janeiro at 20:40. 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 - Ilhéus, BA route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA can travel with Gontijo, Viação Rio Doce and Viação Nacional. 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 Ilhéus, BA?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus, BA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Gontijo, Viação Rio Doce and Viação Nacional.

What can I take with me on the bus to Ilhéus, BA 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 Ilhéus, BA 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 Ilhéus, BA 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 Ilhéus, BA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, BA

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.

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Ilhéus, BA

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