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

today
£48
tomorrow
£48
Saturday
£45
Sunday
£41
Monday
£41
Tuesday
£41
Wednesday
£41

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 13h 15m 13:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 02:15 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £48
Gontijo 13h 10m 16:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:50 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Economy £70
Gontijo 12h 45m 16:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:25 São Mateus, ES Central Coach Station  Economy £70
Gontijo 11h 35m 19:15 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:50 São Mateus, ES Central Coach Station  Economy £76
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES via Vitória, ES, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buser
      17h 10m
      0
      08:30
      Rio de Janeiro
      Parque da Catacumba
      18:45
      Vitória, ES
      Praça do Papa
      0
      Buser
      Premium Economy
      £17
    • Waiting Time 2h 35m
    • Quero Passagem
      4h 20m
      0
      21:20
      Vitória, ES
      Central Bus Station
      01:40
      São Mateus, ES
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Quero Passagem
      Economy
      £19
    Travel time is 5h 35m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo 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 £48
Gontijo 13h 5m 17:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:45 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £48
Gontijo 12h 40m 17:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:20 São Mateus, ES Central Coach Station  Basic £48
Gontijo 11h 35m 19:15 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:50 São Mateus, ES Central Coach Station  Economy £50
Gontijo 13h 10m 16:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:50 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Economy £73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES via Vitória, ES, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buser
      16h 45m
      0
      21:00
      Rio de Janeiro
      Estacionamento Fleming Park
      06:25
      Vitória, ES
      Praça do Papa
      0
      Buser
      Premium Economy
      £17
    • Waiting Time 2h 35m
    • Quero Passagem
      4h 45m
      0
      09:00
      Vitória, ES
      Central Bus Station
      13:45
      São Mateus, ES
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Quero Passagem
      Economy
      £19
    Travel time is 5h 10m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 11h 35m 19:15 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:50 São Mateus, ES Central Coach Station  Economy £45
Gontijo 12h 45m 16:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:25 São Mateus, ES Central Coach Station  Economy £72
Gontijo 12h 40m 17:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:20 São Mateus, ES Central Coach Station  Economy £72
Gontijo 13h 10m 16:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:50 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Economy £86
Gontijo 13h 5m 17:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:45 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Economy £86
  • 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 £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buser
      13h 35m
      0
      19:30
      Rio de Janeiro
      Botafogo - Rua Nelson Mandela
      00:30
      Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
      Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Posto Terrana Gas Station
      0
      Buser
      Economy
      £7
    • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • Gontijo
      7h 40m
      0
      01:25
      Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
      Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Av. Anita Peçanha
      09:05
      São Mateus, ES
      Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo
      0
      Gontijo
      Basic
      £25
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 12h 25m 16:20 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 04:45 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £41
Gontijo 12h 45m 17:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:15 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £41
Gontijo 12h 25m 20:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 09:05 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £41
Gontijo 11h 35m 19:15 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:50 São Mateus, ES Central Coach Station  Economy £43
Gontijo 13h 10m 16:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:50 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Economy £57
  • 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 £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buser
      13h 35m
      0
      19:30
      Rio de Janeiro
      Botafogo - Rua Nelson Mandela
      00:30
      Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
      Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Posto Terrana Gas Station
      0
      Buser
      Economy
      £7
    • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • Gontijo
      7h 40m
      0
      01:25
      Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
      Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Av. Anita Peçanha
      09:05
      São Mateus, ES
      Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo
      0
      Gontijo
      Basic
      £25
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 13h 0m 06:35 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 19:35 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £41
Gontijo 12h 50m 16:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:35 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £41
Gontijo 13h 10m 16:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:50 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £49
Gontijo 13h 5m 17:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 06:45 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £49
Gontijo 11h 40m 18:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:40 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £49
  • 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 £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buser
      13h 35m
      0
      19:30
      Rio de Janeiro
      Botafogo - Rua Nelson Mandela
      00:30
      Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
      Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Posto Terrana Gas Station
      0
      Buser
      Economy
      £7
    • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • Gontijo
      7h 40m
      0
      01:25
      Campos dos Goitacazes, RJ
      Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ - Av. Anita Peçanha
      09:05
      São Mateus, ES
      Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo
      0
      Gontijo
      Basic
      £25
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 13h 10m 06:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 19:10 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £41
Gontijo 13h 0m 06:10 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 19:10 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £41
Gontijo 12h 20m 23:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 12:00 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £41
Gontijo 12h 50m 16:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 04:50 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £43
Gontijo 12h 0m 16:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 04:00 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES via Vitória, ES, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buser
      15h 29m
      0
      08:30
      Rio de Janeiro
      Parque da Catacumba
      18:45
      Vitória, ES
      Praça do Papa
      0
      Buser
      Premium Economy
      £12
    • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • Quero Passagem
      4h 29m
      0
      19:30
      Vitória, ES
      Central Bus Station
      23:59
      São Mateus, ES
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Quero Passagem
      Basic
      £13
    Travel time is 3h 29m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 13h 10m 02:55 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 16:05 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £41
Gontijo 12h 30m 16:20 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 04:50 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Basic £41
Gontijo 13h 10m 16:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 05:50 São Mateus, ES Ponto de Apoio Rodonaldo  Economy £41
Viação Nacional 12h 10m 14:00 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio 02:10 São Mateus, ES Central Coach Station  Basic £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES via Vitória, ES, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buser
      15h 29m
      0
      08:30
      Rio de Janeiro
      Parque da Catacumba
      18:45
      Vitória, ES
      Praça do Papa
      0
      Buser
      Premium Economy
      £12
    • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • Quero Passagem
      4h 29m
      0
      19:30
      Vitória, ES
      Central Bus Station
      23:59
      São Mateus, ES
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Quero Passagem
      Basic
      £13
    Travel time is 3h 19m longer, but you will save £16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES is £31 on 09/01/2026. 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.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São Mateus, ES.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 65 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Mateus, ES, with 2 offers.

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

Compare all coach operators like Gontijo and Viação Nacional that travel daily 14 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 £31!

Cheapest Bus £31
Fastest Bus 11h 35m
Earliest Coach 13:00
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 583.2 km
Coach Companies Gontijo and Viação Nacional

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

Every day, 14 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 18/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
£70
Friday 19/12
£47
Saturday 20/12
£86
Sunday 21/12
£88
Monday 22/12
£55
Tuesday 23/12
£85
Wednesday 24/12
£41
Thursday 25/12
£50
Friday 26/12
£57
Saturday 27/12
£85
Sunday 28/12
£44
Monday 29/12
£41
Tuesday 30/12
£41
Wednesday 31/12
£41
Thursday 01/01
£44
Friday 02/01
£41
Saturday 03/01
£42
Sunday 04/01
£44
Monday 05/01
£35
Tuesday 06/01
£35
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
£31
Saturday 10/01
£34
Sunday 11/01

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 £24, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £44.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Mateus, ES, with £24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £41.

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.

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 £31 and takes 12h 25m. 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 £31 to £97. 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 14 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 £78. 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 13:00. 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 Viação Nacional. 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 Viação Nacional.

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 14 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 14 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
Basic

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

Economy
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 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!

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