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Which bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP is the best?

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

today
£15
tomorrow
£22
Saturday
£16
Sunday
£15
Monday
£21
Tuesday
£18
Wednesday
£29

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 9h 25m 07:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 16:55 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £15
Viação Sampaio 8h 5m 23:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:05 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £23
Viação UTIL 7h 30m 22:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:30 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £24
Viação Sampaio 8h 35m 13:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 21:35 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £25
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 23:59 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:45 Santos, SP Coach Station  Business £48

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação UTIL 7h 30m 22:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:30 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £22
Viação Sampaio 8h 35m 13:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 21:35 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £25
Viação Sampaio 8h 5m 23:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:05 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £26
Viação Sampaio 9h 25m 07:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 16:55 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £28
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 23:59 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:45 Santos, SP Coach Station  Business £34

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 8h 5m 23:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:05 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £16
Viação Sampaio 8h 55m 13:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 21:55 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £17
Viação UTIL 8h 45m 22:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:45 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £17
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 23:59 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:45 Santos, SP Coach Station  Business £20
Viação Sampaio 9h 20m 07:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 16:50 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 9h 25m 07:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 16:55 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £15
Viação Sampaio 8h 35m 13:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 21:35 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £23
Viação Sampaio 8h 5m 23:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:05 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £26
Viação UTIL 7h 30m 22:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:30 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £26
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 23:59 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:45 Santos, SP Coach Station  Business £28

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 8h 5m 23:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:05 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £21
Viação Sampaio 8h 35m 13:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 21:35 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £23
Viação Sampaio 9h 25m 07:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 16:55 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £24
Viação UTIL 9h 15m 22:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:15 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £26
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 23:59 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:45 Santos, SP Coach Station  Business £28

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 9h 25m 07:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 16:55 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £18
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 23:59 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:45 Santos, SP Coach Station  Business £18
Viação Sampaio 8h 35m 13:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 21:35 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £23
Viação Sampaio 8h 5m 23:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:05 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £23
Viação UTIL 7h 30m 22:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:30 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £23

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 8h 5m 23:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:05 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £29
Viação Sampaio 8h 35m 13:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 21:35 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £30
Viação Sampaio 9h 25m 07:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 16:55 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £31
Viação UTIL 7h 30m 22:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:30 Santos, SP Coach Station  Premium Economy £33
Viação UTIL 7h 46m 23:59 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 07:45 Santos, SP Coach Station  Business £35

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP is £15 on 21/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 57 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 45 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 202 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP, with 78 offers.

All facts for Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Viação Sampaio and Viação UTIL that travel daily 51 times by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP in one click. Book your Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP bus ticket starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 7h 30m
Earliest Coach 07:30
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 51 Ø
Distance 336.8 km
Coach Companies Viação Sampaio and Viação UTIL

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP?

Every day, 51 buses from 2 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Santos, SP. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
£24
Friday 19/06
£22
Saturday 20/06
£16
Sunday 21/06
£15
Monday 22/06
£24
Tuesday 23/06
£18
Wednesday 24/06
£29
Thursday 25/06
£17
Friday 26/06
£25
Saturday 27/06
£18
Sunday 28/06
£18
Monday 29/06
£24
Tuesday 30/06
£18
Wednesday 01/07
£24
Thursday 02/07
£24
Friday 03/07
Saturday 04/07
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
£24
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
£16
Thursday 09/07
£15
Friday 10/07
£24
Saturday 11/07
£24
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £15, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, with £15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

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 Santos, SP 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 Santos, SP, 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 Santos, SP 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.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP

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

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

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

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Santos, SP coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rio de Janeiro Santos, SP bus trip is available from £15 and takes 9h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £62. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Santos, SP.

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

Each day, the bus route from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP is offered by roughly 51 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Santos, SP from Rio de Janeiro take?

The quickest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP is provided by Viação UTIL and takes 7h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £44. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP?

The earliest bus to Santos, SP 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 Santos, SP?

The latest bus to Santos, SP departs from Rio de Janeiro at 23:59. 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 Santos, SP route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP can travel with Viação Sampaio 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 Santos, SP?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP 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 Sampaio and Viação UTIL.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 51 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP?

Prices and availability for 51 trips between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

Business
Business

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

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