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Which bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Aguia Branca, 1001 or Itapemirim Suzantur. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £2
tomorrow
from £8
Friday
from £2
Saturday
from £6
Sunday
from £7
Monday
from £8
Tuesday
from £7

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Nobre Turismo
    0h 20m
    0
    05:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Glória
    06:00
    São Paulo
    Sala VIP Levare
    0
    Nobre Turismo
    Basic
    £2
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    22:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown
    05:40
    São Paulo
    Barra Funda Bus Station
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • wemobi
    6h 30m
    0
    09:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:20
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    wemobi
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Buser
    6h 30m
    0
    09:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    15:50
    São Paulo
    Sala VIP Bella Vita
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Aguia Branca
    7h 30m
    0
    22:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque das Rosas
    05:50
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • wemobi
    6h 30m
    0
    09:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:20
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    wemobi
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Buser
    7h 50m
    0
    22:55
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    06:45
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Aguia Branca
    7h 30m
    0
    21:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Barra da Tijuca
    05:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £9
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    22:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown
    05:40
    São Paulo
    Barra Funda Bus Station
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    £9
  • Expresso Adamantina
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    13:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Premium Economy
    £10

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Nobre Turismo
    0h 20m
    0
    05:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Glória
    06:00
    São Paulo
    Sala VIP Levare
    0
    Nobre Turismo
    Basic
    £2
  • Buser
    7h 30m
    0
    11:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Afonso Pena
    19:20
    São Paulo
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £7
  • Aguia Branca
    7h 30m
    0
    22:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque das Rosas
    05:50
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    23:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown
    06:10
    São Paulo
    Barra Funda Bus Station
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    £9
  • Aguia Flex
    7h 30m
    0
    22:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque das Rosas
    05:50
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Flex
    Premium Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Buser
    7h 30m
    0
    11:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Afonso Pena
    19:20
    São Paulo
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    09:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    £7
  • Aguia Branca
    7h 30m
    0
    22:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque das Rosas
    05:50
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Aguia Flex
    7h 30m
    0
    22:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque das Rosas
    05:50
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Flex
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • wemobi
    6h 30m
    0
    09:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:20
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    wemobi
    Premium Economy
    £8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Buser
    6h 30m
    0
    07:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    14:20
    São Paulo
    Sala VIP Bella Vita
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £7
  • Aguia Flex
    7h 30m
    0
    15:35
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque das Rosas
    23:05
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Flex
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Aguia Branca
    8h 0m
    0
    21:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque das Rosas
    05:30
    São Paulo
    Barra Funda Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £9
  • Expresso Adamantina
    5h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    03:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Premium Economy
    £10
  • wemobi
    6h 30m
    0
    09:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:20
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    wemobi
    Premium Economy
    £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Aguia Branca
    7h 30m
    0
    21:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Barra da Tijuca
    05:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Expresso Adamantina
    5h 30m
    0
    23:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    05:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    09:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Aguia Flex
    7h 30m
    0
    22:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque das Rosas
    05:50
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Flex
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Buser
    7h 50m
    0
    22:55
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    06:45
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Adamantina
    5h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    03:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Premium Economy
    £7
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    09:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    £7
  • wemobi
    6h 30m
    0
    09:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    16:20
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    wemobi
    Premium Economy
    £7
  • Buser
    6h 30m
    0
    09:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    16:10
    São Paulo
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £7
  • Aguia Branca
    7h 30m
    0
    22:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    Parque das Rosas
    05:50
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    0
    Aguia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £8

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. 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 1391 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 938 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3293 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, with 1093 offers.

All facts for Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Aguia Branca, 1001 and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel daily 1175 times by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo in one click. Book your Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo bus ticket starting from £2!

Cheapest Bus £2
Fastest Bus 0h 20m
Earliest Coach 05:30
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 1175 Ø
Distance 354.6 km
Coach Companies Aguia Branca, 1001, Itapemirim Suzantur, Expresso do Sul, Auto Viação Catarinense, Gipsyy, Viação Kaissara Suzantur, Buser, Expresso Adamantina, Viação Rio Doce and 9 more.

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

Every day, 1175 buses from 19 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for São Paulo. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 09/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 08/07
Wednesday 09/07
£14
Thursday 10/07
£11
Friday 11/07
£13
Saturday 12/07
£9
Sunday 13/07
£16
Monday 14/07
£20
Tuesday 15/07
£7
Wednesday 16/07
£9
Thursday 17/07
£7
Friday 18/07
£9
Saturday 19/07
£8
Sunday 20/07
£14
Monday 21/07
£7
Tuesday 22/07
£8
Wednesday 23/07
£11
Thursday 24/07
£7
Friday 25/07
£8
Saturday 26/07
£7
Sunday 27/07
£19
Monday 28/07
£8
Tuesday 29/07
£9
Wednesday 30/07
£7
Thursday 31/07
£9
Friday 01/08
£19
Saturday 02/08
£7
Sunday 03/08

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £2, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £8.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, with £2. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £8.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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 Paulo 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 Paulo, 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 Paulo 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.

What are the most popular bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo timetable.

Auto Viação Catarinense from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Auto Viação Catarinense

Here you will find the key facts about the Auto Viação Catarinense bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo:

Cheapest Price £7
Fastest Coach 6h 20m
Earliest Coach 05:30
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 149 Ø
Found on 09/07/2025

Aguia Branca from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Aguia Branca

Here you will find the key facts about the Aguia Branca bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo:

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 5h 25m
Earliest Coach 06:00
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 225 Ø
Found on 09/07/2025

Itapemirim Suzantur from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Itapemirim Suzantur

Here you will find the key facts about the Itapemirim Suzantur bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo:

Cheapest Price £10
Fastest Coach 6h 0m
Earliest Coach 07:30
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 203 Ø
Found on 09/07/2025
In total 19 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Rio de Janeiro - São Paulo

Expresso do Sul
PRISCILA ALCARAZ, 06/12/2024

Ônibus com cheiro de urina , moscas, atrasou mais de duas horas pois deveria chegar 12:30 em São Paulo e chegou quase 15:00.Quase perdi meu evento.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

Here is a map with all coach stations in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. 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 Paulo? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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

How much does a Rio de Janeiro São Paulo coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rio de Janeiro São Paulo bus trip is available from £2 and takes 0h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

This connection is offered by 19 companies with ticket prices ranging from £2 to £129. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to São Paulo.

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

Each day, the bus route from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is offered by roughly 1175 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to São Paulo from Rio de Janeiro take?

The quickest coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is provided by Nobre Turismo and takes 0h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £2. 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 Paulo?

The earliest bus to São Paulo departs from Rio de Janeiro at 05:30. 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 São Paulo?

The latest bus to São Paulo 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 São Paulo route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo can travel with Aguia Branca, 1001 and Itapemirim Suzantur. 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 Paulo?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Aguia Branca, 1001 and Itapemirim Suzantur.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Basic
Basic

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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 Paulo

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