Coach Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES from £26

Which bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Gontijo or Aguia Branca. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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£26

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Friday

£26

Saturday

£27

Sunday

£27

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	12h 40m	17:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:20	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Basic	£26	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/05/2026 17:40:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 06:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Gontijo	11h 35m	19:15	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:50	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Basic	£33	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/05/2026 19:15:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Gontijo	12h 0m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	04:00	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/05/2026 16:00:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Aguia Branca	19h 5m	20:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:50	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Premium Economy	£43	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/05/2026 20:45:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 15:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
Aguia Branca	18h 15m	21:35	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:50	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Premium Economy	£43	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 04/05/2026 21:35:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 15:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	13h 5m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	05:05	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	Basic	£26	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 16:00:00 to Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Gontijo	12h 40m	17:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:20	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Basic	£26	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 17:40:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 06:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Gontijo	11h 35m	19:15	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:50	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 19:15:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Aguia Branca	18h 15m	21:35	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:50	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Premium Economy	£40	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 21:35:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 15:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Aguia Branca	17h 30m	22:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:50	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Premium Economy	£40	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 22:20:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 15:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	12h 0m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	04:00	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	Economy	£27	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 16:00:00 to Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Gontijo	12h 40m	17:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:20	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 17:40:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Gontijo	11h 35m	19:15	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:50	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 19:15:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Aguia Branca	16h 10m	21:35	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	13:45	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Premium Economy	£38	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 21:35:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 13:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Aguia Branca	15h 25m	22:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	13:45	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Premium Economy	£38	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 22:20:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 13:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES via Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  18:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Ponto Estação Afonso Pena
  
  23:00
  
  Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
  Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Posto Terrana Gas Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Ponto Estação Afonso Pena, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 18:00:00 to Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Posto Terrana Gas Station, Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
- Gontijo
  
  7h 35m
  
  0
  
  23:15
  
  Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
  Shopping Estrada
  
  06:50
  
  São Mateus, ES
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £17
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Shopping Estrada, Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 23:15:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	12h 0m	16:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	04:00	São Mateus, ES	Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo	Economy	£27	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 16:00:00 to Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Gontijo	12h 40m	17:40	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:20	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 17:40:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Gontijo	11h 35m	19:15	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:50	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 19:15:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Aguia Branca	16h 10m	21:35	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	13:45	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Premium Economy	£36	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 21:35:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 13:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Aguia Branca	18h 15m	21:35	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:50	São Mateus, ES	Central Coach Station	Premium Economy	£36	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 21:35:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 15:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES via Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- 1001
  
  12h 41m
  
  0
  
  18:09
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  22:39
  
  Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
  Roberto Silveira Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from 1001 goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 18:09:00 to Roberto Silveira Bus Station, Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 22:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
- Gontijo
  
  7h 35m
  
  0
  
  23:15
  
  Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
  Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Av. Anita Peçanha
  
  06:50
  
  São Mateus, ES
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Av. Anita Peçanha, Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 23:15:00 to Central Coach Station, São Mateus, ES (Brazil) arriving at 12/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Travel time is 1h 6m longer, but you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES is £26 on 15/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Rio de Janeiro and São Mateus, ES?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES. 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 63 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 46 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São Mateus, ES.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 132 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Mateus, ES, with 27 offers.

All facts for Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Gontijo and Aguia Branca that travel daily 58 times by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES in one click. Book your Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES bus ticket starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus	£26
Fastest Bus	11h 35m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Latest Coach	23:40
Daily Bus Connections	58 Ø
Distance	583.2 km
Coach Companies	Gontijo and Aguia Branca

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES?

Every day, 58 buses from 2 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for São Mateus, ES. 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

£26

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£27

Saturday 09/05

£38

Sunday 10/05

£28

Monday 11/05

£27

Tuesday 12/05

£34

Wednesday 13/05

£28

Thursday 14/05

£28

Friday 15/05

£26

Saturday 16/05

£27

Sunday 17/05

£27

Monday 18/05

£27

Tuesday 19/05

£27

Wednesday 20/05

£28

Thursday 21/05

£27

Friday 22/05

£45

Saturday 23/05

£28

Sunday 24/05

£28

Monday 25/05

£26

Tuesday 26/05

£45

Wednesday 27/05

£27

Thursday 28/05

£45

Friday 29/05

£29

Saturday 30/05

£28

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES

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

With a price starting from £26, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES, with £26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £49.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES

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 Mateus, ES 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 Mateus, ES, 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 Mateus, ES 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 São Mateus, ES

Here is a map with all coach stations in Rio de Janeiro and São Mateus, ES. 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

Central Coach Station

Rodoviária de São Mateus

Guriri

Nova Lima

Estr. Es-313 Braço do Rio-Pinheiros

Paulista Coach Station

Urussuquara Urussuquara

Rod. Fernão Dias Coach Station

Rodovia Fernão Dias

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 São Mateus, ES? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES. 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 Mateus, ES bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro São Mateus, ES coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rio de Janeiro São Mateus, ES bus trip is available from £26 and takes 13h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £53. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to São Mateus, ES.

How many connections are available for the Rio de Janeiro São Mateus, ES route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES is offered by roughly 58 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to São Mateus, ES from Rio de Janeiro take?

The quickest coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES is provided by Gontijo and takes 11h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £51. 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 Mateus, ES?

The earliest bus to São Mateus, ES departs from Rio de Janeiro at 06:00. 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 São Mateus, ES?

The latest bus to São Mateus, ES departs from Rio de Janeiro at 23:40. 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 Mateus, ES route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES can travel with Gontijo and Aguia Branca. 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 Mateus, ES?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Mateus, ES 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 Aguia Branca.

What can I take with me on the bus to São Mateus, ES 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 Mateus, ES 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 Mateus, ES 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 Mateus, ES on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES?

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 58 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and São Mateus, ES. 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 São Mateus, ES?

Prices and availability for 58 trips between Rio de Janeiro and São Mateus, ES 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 São Mateus, ES

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 São Mateus, ES

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