Bus and Coach from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC from various bus operators like Viação Penha, Expresso Nordeste or Viação UTIL for the next days.

today

£26

tomorrow

Tuesday

£28

Wednesday

Thursday

£28

Friday

£33

Saturday

£40

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 0m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£26	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 14/12/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 15/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação Penha	15h 40m	12:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	04:10	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£31	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 14/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 15/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Expresso Nordeste	26h 50m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:50	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£57	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 14/12/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m
Expresso Nordeste	20h 50m	22:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:50	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£57	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 14/12/2025 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
Viação UTIL	52h 25m	20:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	00:55	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Basic	£152	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 14/12/2025 20:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £152 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 0m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£28	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 16/12/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação Penha	15h 55m	17:15	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	09:10	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Basic	£32	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 16/12/2025 17:15:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Viação Penha	18h 30m	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	02:00	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£37	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Viação Penha	17h 40m	12:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:10	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Basic	£40	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 16/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 0m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£28	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 18/12/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação Penha	15h 55m	19:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:55	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£32	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 18/12/2025 19:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Expresso Nordeste	21h 0m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:00	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£54	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 18/12/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	22h 30m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	08:30	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£61	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 18/12/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Viação UTIL	52h 25m	20:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	00:55	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Business	£180	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 18/12/2025 20:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £180 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 0m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£33	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação Penha	15h 40m	12:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	04:10	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Viação Penha	15h 55m	17:15	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	09:10	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 17:15:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Expresso Nordeste	22h 0m	10:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	08:30	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£55	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
Expresso Nordeste	23h 0m	10:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	09:30	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£55	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  21h 0m
  
  0
  
  13:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Urca - Avenida Pasteur
  
  18:30
  
  São José dos Campos
  Praça Altamira Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Urca - Avenida Pasteur, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 13:00:00 to Praça Altamira Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- Quero Passagem
  
  11h 40m
  
  0
  
  22:20
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  10:00
  
  Joinville, SC
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £21
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 22:20:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 16/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Travel time is 5h 20m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	18h 0m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:00	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£40	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Viação Penha	15h 40m	12:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	04:10	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£41	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 04:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Expresso Nordeste	20h 45m	10:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:15	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£56	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
Expresso Nordeste	20h 50m	22:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:50	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£56	A Bus from Expresso Nordeste goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
Viação UTIL	52h 25m	20:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	00:55	Joinville, SC	Coach Station	Basic	£195	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 20:30:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 23/12/2025 00:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £195 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  21h 0m
  
  0
  
  13:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Urca - Avenida Pasteur
  
  18:30
  
  São José dos Campos
  Praça Altamira Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Urca - Avenida Pasteur, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 13:00:00 to Praça Altamira Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
- Quero Passagem
  
  11h 40m
  
  0
  
  22:20
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  10:00
  
  Joinville, SC
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £21
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 22:20:00 to Coach Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) arriving at 16/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Travel time is 5h 20m longer, but you will save £10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC is £25 on 11/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 45 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 89 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC, with 13 offers.

Facts about coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

Compare all providers like Viação Penha, Expresso Nordeste and Viação UTIL that travel 28 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC starting from £25!

Cheapest Bus	£25
Fastest Bus	15h 40m
Earliest Coach	07:30
Latest Coach	22:00
Daily Bus Connections	28 Ø
Distance	681.5 km
Coach Companies	Viação Penha, Expresso Nordeste and Viação UTIL

Cheapest coach connections from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

Every day, 28 buses from 3 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Joinville, SC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

£31

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£28

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£28

Friday 19/12

£33

Saturday 20/12

£42

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£40

Tuesday 23/12

£35

Wednesday 24/12

£48

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£41

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£33

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

£33

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

£33

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£43

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

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

With a price starting from £26, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC. Saturday 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 Joinville, SC, with £26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £37.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

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 Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC, 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 Joinville, SC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC

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

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

Ponto Estação Afonso Pena

Rua Doutor Satamini 160

Coach Station

Glória

Santa Catarina

Terminal Central

Vila Nova

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 Joinville, SC? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro - Joinville, SC coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rio de Janeiro - Joinville, SC bus trip is available from £25 and takes 18h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC?

The connection Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £25 to £235. 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 - Joinville, SC route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC is offered by roughly 28 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Joinville, SC from Rio de Janeiro take?

The quickest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC is provided by Viação Penha and takes 15h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £31. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC?

The earliest bus to Joinville, SC departs from Rio de Janeiro at 07:30. 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 Joinville, SC?

The latest bus to Joinville, SC departs from Rio de Janeiro at 22:00. 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 - Joinville, SC route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC can travel with Viação Penha, Expresso Nordeste and Viação UTIL. 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 Joinville, SC?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Joinville, SC 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 Penha, Expresso Nordeste and Viação UTIL.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, SC

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.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Joinville, SC

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