Coach Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP from £16

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, Viação UTIL or Gipsyy. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£21

tomorrow

£16

Wednesday

£32

Thursday

Friday

£30

Saturday

£16

Sunday

£17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gipsyy	9h 25m	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:55	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£21	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/05/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 04/05/2026 16:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Gipsyy	8h 35m	13:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	21:35	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£23	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/05/2026 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 04/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Gipsyy	8h 5m	23:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:05	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£24	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/05/2026 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Viação UTIL	7h 46m	23:59	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:45	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Business	£28	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/05/2026 23:59:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m
Viação UTIL	9h 15m	22:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:15	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£29	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/05/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 07:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Sampaio	9h 25m	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:55	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£16	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Viação Sampaio	8h 35m	13:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	21:35	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£23	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Viação Sampaio	8h 5m	23:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:05	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£23	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 07:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Viação UTIL	7h 30m	22:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	05:30	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£23	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação UTIL	7h 46m	23:59	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:45	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Business	£28	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 23:59:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 07:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gipsyy	8h 5m	23:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:05	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£32	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 07:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Viação Sampaio	8h 35m	13:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	21:35	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£33	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Gipsyy	7h 30m	22:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	05:30	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£36	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Sampaio	9h 25m	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:55	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£40	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 16:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Viação UTIL	7h 46m	23:59	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:45	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Business	£40	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 23:59:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 07:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gipsyy	8h 35m	13:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	21:35	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£30	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Viação Sampaio	9h 25m	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:55	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Business	£36	A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Gipsyy	7h 30m	22:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	05:30	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£37	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 22:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação UTIL	7h 46m	23:59	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:45	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Business	£44	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 23:59:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m
Viação UTIL	8h 55m	22:50	Rio de Janeiro		07:45	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Business	£50	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 22:50:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 07:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gipsyy	8h 5m	23:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:05	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£16	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Gipsyy	8h 55m	13:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	21:55	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£17	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Gipsyy	9h 20m	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:50	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 16:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Viação UTIL	7h 46m	23:59	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:45	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Business	£20	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 23:59:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gipsyy	9h 25m	07:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:55	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£17	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 07:30:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Gipsyy	8h 35m	13:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	21:35	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£20	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 13:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Gipsyy	8h 5m	23:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:05	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Premium Economy	£26	A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 23:00:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Viação UTIL	7h 46m	23:59	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	07:45	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Business	£39	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 23:59:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m
Viação UTIL	8h 55m	22:50	Rio de Janeiro		07:45	Santos, SP	Coach Station	Business	£55	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 22:50:00 to Coach Station, Santos, SP (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 07:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP is £16 on 05/05/2026. 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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 74 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 54 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 209 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Santos, SP, with 82 offers.

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

Compare all coach operators like Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy that travel daily 62 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 £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Coach	07:30
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	62 Ø
Distance	336.8 km
Coach Companies	Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy

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

Every day, 62 buses from 3 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 04/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£29

Tuesday 05/05

£16

Wednesday 06/05

£32

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£30

Saturday 09/05

£17

Sunday 10/05

£18

Monday 11/05

£19

Tuesday 12/05

£16

Wednesday 13/05

£16

Thursday 14/05

£18

Friday 15/05

£19

Saturday 16/05

£16

Sunday 17/05

£18

Monday 18/05

£19

Tuesday 19/05

£16

Wednesday 20/05

£16

Thursday 21/05

£16

Friday 22/05

£16

Saturday 23/05

£16

Sunday 24/05

£16

Monday 25/05

£16

Tuesday 26/05

£16

Wednesday 27/05

£16

Thursday 28/05

£16

Friday 29/05

£16

Saturday 30/05

£16

Sunday 31/05

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 £16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP, with £16. 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.

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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.

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Menezes Côrtes Coach Station

Rua São José 35

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Coach Station

Praça das Andradas 45

José Menino

Av. Pres. Wilson 1967

Ponta da Praia

Av. Alm. Saldanha da Gama 192

Porto de Santos

Av. Eng. Augusto Barata - Porto Saboó

Posto Alvorada

Av. Afonso Pena 55

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 Santos, SP? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Santos, SP.

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 £16 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 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £63. 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 62 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 Gipsyy and takes 7h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. 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, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy. 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, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy.

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 62 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?

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

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 Santos, SP

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