Bus tickets Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA from £40

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Which bus from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur or Viação UTIL. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £55
tomorrow
from £54
Friday
from £40
Saturday
from £42
Sunday
from £42
Monday
from £40
Tuesday
from £55

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aguia Branca
    33h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:20
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £55
  • Aguia Branca
    33h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:20
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £55
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £61
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £65
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £65

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aguia Branca
    33h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:20
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £54
  • Aguia Branca
    34h 45m
    0
    12:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    23:35
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £54
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £65
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £65
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £65

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aguia Branca
    31h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    14:50
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £40
  • Aguia Branca
    32h 50m
    0
    12:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:40
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Basic
    £51
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £61
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £74
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £74

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aguia Branca
    31h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    14:50
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £42
  • Aguia Branca
    32h 50m
    0
    12:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:40
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £42
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    22:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £61
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    22:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £61
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    22:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £61

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aguia Branca
    31h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    14:50
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £42
  • Aguia Branca
    32h 50m
    0
    12:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:40
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £42
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £78
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £78
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £78

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aguia Branca
    31h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    14:50
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £40
  • Aguia Branca
    32h 50m
    0
    12:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:40
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £40
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £61
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £65
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £65

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aguia Branca
    33h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:20
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £55
  • Aguia Branca
    34h 45m
    0
    12:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    23:35
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £55
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £61
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    28h 10m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    13:10
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Basic
    £62
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    36h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    21:00
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    £62

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, BA?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 34 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, BA.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 110 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, BA, with 82 offers.

All facts for Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação UTIL that travel daily 27 times by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA in one click. Book your Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA bus ticket starting from £40!

Cheapest Bus £40
Fastest Bus 28h 10m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Latest Coach 16:30
Daily Bus Connections 27 Ø
Distance 1,212.0 km
Coach Companies Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação UTIL and Viação Kaissara Suzantur

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA?

Every day, 27 buses from 4 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Salvador, BA. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 25/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
Tuesday 24/06
Wednesday 25/06
£70
Thursday 26/06
£61
Friday 27/06
£61
Saturday 28/06
£61
Sunday 29/06
£55
Monday 30/06
£61
Tuesday 01/07
£61
Wednesday 02/07
£55
Thursday 03/07
£61
Friday 04/07
£61
Saturday 05/07
£55
Sunday 06/07
£56
Monday 07/07
£61
Tuesday 08/07
£61
Wednesday 09/07
£55
Thursday 10/07
£61
Friday 11/07
£61
Saturday 12/07
£56
Sunday 13/07
£55
Monday 14/07
£61
Tuesday 15/07
£55
Wednesday 16/07
£61
Thursday 17/07
£61
Friday 18/07
£55
Saturday 19/07
£56
Sunday 20/07

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £40, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £55.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA, with £40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £40.

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

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 Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA 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 Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, 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 Salvador, BA are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA timetable.

Aguia Branca from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA

Aguia Branca

Here you will find the key facts about the Aguia Branca bus route Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA:

Cheapest Price £40
Fastest Coach 31h 50m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Last Coach 12:50
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 25/06/2025
In total 4 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

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

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

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

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rio de Janeiro Salvador, BA bus trip is available from £40 and takes 31h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £40 to £185. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Salvador, BA.

How many connections are available for the Rio de Janeiro Salvador, BA route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA is offered by roughly 27 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA is provided by Viação Kaissara Suzantur and takes 28h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £62. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Salvador, BA departs from Rio de Janeiro at 07:00. 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 Salvador, BA?

The latest bus to Salvador, BA 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 Salvador, BA route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, BA can travel with Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur 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 Salvador, BA?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, 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: Aguia Branca, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação UTIL.

What can I take with me on the bus to Salvador, BA from Rio de Janeiro?

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 Rio de Janeiro Salvador, 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 Salvador, 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 Salvador, BA on your planned travel date.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

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