Bus and Coach from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE from various bus operators like Gontijo or Viação UTIL for the next days.

today

£72

tomorrow

£104

Saturday

£72

Sunday

£107

Monday

£97

Tuesday

£81

Wednesday

£112

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	36h 2m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	22:02	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station	Basic	£72	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/12/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 05/12/2025 22:02:00. 50 Basic ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m
Gontijo	35h 41m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	03:41	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/12/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 41m
Viação UTIL	58h 22m	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	02:52	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£141	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:52:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 22m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	36h 2m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	22:02	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station		Economy	£104	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/12/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m
	Viação UTIL	58h 21m	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	02:51	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station		Premium Economy	£125	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 02:51:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £125 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 21m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  45h 40m
  
  0
  
  20:50
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  07:40
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 20:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
- Gontijo
  
  24h 50m
  
  0
  
  17:40
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Coach Station
  
  18:30
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £69
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 07/12/2025 17:40:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Travel time is 9h 38m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	36h 2m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	22:02	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station		Economy	£72	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 07/12/2025 22:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m
	Gontijo	35h 25m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	03:25	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station		Basic	£77	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	36h 25m	06:05	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	18:30	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station	Basic	£107	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/12/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £107 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 25m
Gontijo	35h 55m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	21:55	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station	Economy	£119	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/12/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £119 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 55m
Gontijo	37h 55m	08:00	Rio de Janeiro		21:55	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station	Economy	£119	A Bus from Gontijo goes from , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/12/2025 08:00:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £119 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
Viação UTIL	58h 22m	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	02:52	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£126	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:52:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £126 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 22m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- DeÔnibus
  
  44h 11m
  
  0
  
  07:30
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  18:10
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £20
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 07:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
- Gontijo
  
  24h 56m
  
  0
  
  02:45
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Coach Station
  
  03:41
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £69
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 09/12/2025 02:45:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:41:00. 50 Basic ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 56m
Travel time is 8h 16m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	36h 2m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	22:02	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station	Economy	£97	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 09/12/2025 22:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m
Gontijo	35h 41m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	03:41	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station	Basic	£108	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:41:00. 50 Basic ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 41m
Viação UTIL	58h 22m	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	02:52	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£137	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:52:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 22m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	35h 30m	15:39	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	03:09	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station		Basic	£81	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/12/2025 15:39:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:09:00. 50 Basic ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 30m
	Viação UTIL	58h 22m	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	02:52	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station		Premium Economy	£150	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/12/2025 02:52:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £150 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 22m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	36h 2m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	22:02	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station		Economy	£112	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/12/2025 22:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 2m
	Viação UTIL	58h 21m	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	02:51	Petrolina, PE	Coach Station		Premium Economy	£123	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 13/12/2025 02:51:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £123 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 21m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE via Governador Valadares, MG, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- DeÔnibus
  
  44h 11m
  
  0
  
  07:30
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  18:10
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £20
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 07:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
- Gontijo
  
  24h 56m
  
  0
  
  02:45
  
  Governador Valadares, MG
  Central Coach Station
  
  03:41
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £69
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, Governador Valadares, MG (Brazil) at 09/12/2025 02:45:00 to Coach Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:41:00. 50 Basic ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 56m
Travel time is 8h 9m longer, but you will save £23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE is £65 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 34 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE, with 33 offers.

Facts about coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

Compare all providers like Gontijo and Viação UTIL that travel 9 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE starting from £65!

Cheapest Bus	£65
Fastest Bus	35h 25m
Earliest Coach	10:00
Latest Coach	16:30
Daily Bus Connections	9 Ø
Distance	1,531.3 km
Coach Companies	Gontijo and Viação UTIL

Cheapest coach connections from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Petrolina, PE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

£89

Friday 05/12

£94

Saturday 06/12

£93

Sunday 07/12

£81

Monday 08/12

£95

Tuesday 09/12

£88

Wednesday 10/12

£89

Thursday 11/12

£93

Friday 12/12

£119

Saturday 13/12

£95

Sunday 14/12

£102

Monday 15/12

£108

Tuesday 16/12

£122

Wednesday 17/12

£128

Thursday 18/12

£130

Friday 19/12

£119

Saturday 20/12

£118

Sunday 21/12

£135

Monday 22/12

£112

Tuesday 23/12

£122

Wednesday 24/12

£119

Thursday 25/12

£126

Friday 26/12

£129

Saturday 27/12

£108

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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

With a price starting from £72, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £95.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE, with £72. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £77.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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 Petrolina, PE 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 Petrolina, PE, 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 Petrolina, PE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE

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

Bus Station do 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

Avenida Nilo Coelho S/Nº- Gercino Coelho

Fazenda Icó

Rajada

Honda Imperial - Petrolina Coach Station

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 Petrolina, PE? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro - Petrolina, PE coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rio de Janeiro - Petrolina, PE bus trip is available from £65 and takes 36h 2m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE?

The connection Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £65 to £171. 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 - Petrolina, PE route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Petrolina, PE from Rio de Janeiro take?

The quickest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE is provided by Gontijo and takes 35h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £82. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE?

The earliest bus to Petrolina, PE departs from Rio de Janeiro at 10:00. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE?

The latest bus to Petrolina, PE departs from Rio de Janeiro at 16:30. 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 - Petrolina, PE route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE can travel with Gontijo 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 Petrolina, PE?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Petrolina, PE 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 and Viação UTIL.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Petrolina, PE

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 Petrolina, PE

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