Coach Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado from £16

Which bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like 1001 or Viação Rio Doce. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

tomorrow

£23

Sunday

£26

Monday

£23

Tuesday

Wednesday

£16

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	1001	6h 30m	23:09	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	05:39	São José do Calçado	Bus Stop		Economy	£23	A Bus from 1001 goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 23:09:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
	Viação Rio Doce	7h 10m	19:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	02:50	São José do Calçado	Bus Stop		Economy	£26	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/12/2025 19:40:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado via Petrópolis, RJ, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- DeÔnibus
  
  6h 35m
  
  0
  
  19:10
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)
  
  20:20
  
  Petrópolis, RJ
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 19:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- DeÔnibus
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  21:30
  
  Petrópolis, RJ
  Central Coach Station
  
  01:45
  
  São José do Calçado
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 21:30:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Rio Doce	7h 10m	19:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	02:50	São José do Calçado	Bus Stop		Economy	£26	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/12/2025 19:40:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado via Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  10h 9m
  
  0
  
  19:30
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Metrô Botafogo (Mena Barreto) Station
  
  00:30
  
  Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
  Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Posto Terrana Gas Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Metrô Botafogo (Mena Barreto) Station, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/12/2025 19:30:00 to Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Posto Terrana Gas Station, Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
- DeÔnibus
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  03:24
  
  Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
  Shopping Estrada
  
  05:39
  
  São José do Calçado
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Shopping Estrada, Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 03:24:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 2h 59m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	1001	6h 30m	23:09	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	05:39	São José do Calçado	Bus Stop		Economy	£23	A Bus from 1001 goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 23:09:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
	Viação Rio Doce	7h 10m	19:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	02:50	São José do Calçado	Bus Stop		Economy	£26	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 19:40:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado via Petrópolis, RJ, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- DeÔnibus
  
  6h 35m
  
  0
  
  19:10
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ)
  
  20:20
  
  Petrópolis, RJ
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Cidade Universitaria (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 19:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- DeÔnibus
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  21:30
  
  Petrópolis, RJ
  Central Coach Station
  
  01:45
  
  São José do Calçado
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Central Coach Station, Petrópolis, RJ (Brazil) at 08/12/2025 21:30:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 09/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
1001	9h 22m	23:57	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	09:19	São José do Calçado	Bus Stop	Basic	£16	A Bus from 1001 goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 23:57:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:19:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 22m
Viação Rio Doce	7h 10m	19:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	02:50	São José do Calçado	Bus Stop	Basic	£21	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 19:40:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
1001	6h 30m	23:09	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	05:39	São José do Calçado	Bus Stop	Economy	£23	A Bus from 1001 goes from Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/12/2025 23:09:00 to Bus Stop, São José do Calçado (Brazil) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado is £16 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

All facts for Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like 1001 and Viação Rio Doce that travel daily 5 times by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado in one click. Book your Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	19:40
Latest Coach	23:57
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	264.5 km
Coach Companies	1001 and Viação Rio Doce

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado?

Every day, 5 buses from 2 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for São José do Calçado. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£23

Sunday 07/12

£26

Monday 08/12

£27

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£16

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£24

Saturday 13/12

£23

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£21

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado

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 São José do Calçado 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 São José do Calçado, 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 São José do Calçado are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and São José do Calçado

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

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

Bus Stop

Tv. João Pessoa

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado. 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 São José do Calçado bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro São José do Calçado coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rio de Janeiro São José do Calçado bus trip is available from £16 and takes 9h 22m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £32. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to São José do Calçado.

How many connections are available for the Rio de Janeiro São José do Calçado route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to São José do Calçado from Rio de Janeiro take?

The quickest coach from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado is provided by 1001 and takes 6h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado?

The earliest bus to São José do Calçado departs from Rio de Janeiro at 19:40. 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 São José do Calçado?

The latest bus to São José do Calçado departs from Rio de Janeiro at 23:57. 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 São José do Calçado route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado can travel with 1001 and Viação Rio Doce. 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 São José do Calçado?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and São José do Calçado by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: 1001 and Viação Rio Doce.

What can I take with me on the bus to São José do Calçado 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 São José do Calçado 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 São José do Calçado 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 São José do Calçado on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to São José do Calçado

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.

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to São José do Calçado

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