Coach Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo from £8

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

£10

tomorrow

£9

Thursday

£9

Friday

£10

Saturday

£9

Sunday

£11

Monday

£11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	8h 0m	21:30	Rio de Janeiro	Parque das Rosas	05:30	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	Basic	£10	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Parque das Rosas, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 21:30:00 to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 17:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	11:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	17:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 11:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 17:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Expresso Notável	7h 25m	22:45	Rio de Janeiro	Terminal Rodoviário Padre Henrique Otte	06:10	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Terminal Rodoviário Padre Henrique Otte, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 22:45:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 06:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	08:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	15:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	£14	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 08:30:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 15:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 10m	23:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:10	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£9	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 23:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 06:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Aguia Branca	7h 30m	21:30	Rio de Janeiro	Parque das Rosas	05:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	£10	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Parque das Rosas, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 21:30:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 05:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 17:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
wemobi	6h 30m	22:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	05:20	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from wemobi goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 22:50:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	06:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	13:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 06:30:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 13:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 10m	22:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	05:40	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£9	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 22:30:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 05:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 17:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Flex	7h 30m	22:20	Rio de Janeiro	Via Parque Shopping	05:50	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from Aguia Flex goes from Via Parque Shopping, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 22:20:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 05:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Expresso Notável	6h 30m	22:45	Rio de Janeiro	Terminal Rodoviário Padre Henrique Otte	05:15	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from Expresso Notável goes from Terminal Rodoviário Padre Henrique Otte, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 22:45:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 05:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	06:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	13:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 06:30:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 13:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 30m	20:15	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	03:45	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£10	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 20:15:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 03:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 17:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	14:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	21:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	£14	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 14:30:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 21:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	06:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	13:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 06:30:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 13:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	£14	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 10:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	22:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	05:20	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£9	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 22:50:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Branca	7h 35m	22:00	Rio de Janeiro	Parque das Rosas	05:35	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	£10	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Parque das Rosas, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 22:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 05:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 17:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	23:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	05:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 23:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Flex	7h 0m	23:05	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	06:05	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Aguia Flex goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 23:05:00 to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  13:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  18:25
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 13:00:00 to Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 18:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
- Buser
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  20:55
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 19:00:00 to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 17:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	05:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£12	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 05:30:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 12:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Branca	7h 30m	15:35	Rio de Janeiro		23:05	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 15:35:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
1001	6h 30m	15:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	21:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from 1001 goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 15:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 10:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  13:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  18:25
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 13:00:00 to Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 18:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
- Buser
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  20:55
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 19:00:00 to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 17:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	22:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	05:20	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£11	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 22:50:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 12/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Branca	6h 30m	01:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	08:15	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	£12	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 01:45:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 08:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	£13	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 10:00:00 to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
wemobi	7h 10m	22:30	Rio de Janeiro	Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown	05:40	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from wemobi goes from Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 22:30:00 to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 12/05/2026 05:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  13:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  18:25
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 13:00:00 to Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 18:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
- Buser
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  20:55
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 19:00:00 to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is £8 on 16/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 991 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 711 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 2528 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, with 740 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 878 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 £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	878 Ø
Distance	354.6 km
Coach Companies	Aguia Branca, 1001, Itapemirim Suzantur, Expresso do Sul, Auto Viação Catarinense, Viação Penha, Viação Rio Doce, Aguia Flex, wemobi, Viação Levare Luxor and 3 more.

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

Every day, 878 buses from 13 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 05/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£11

Wednesday 06/05

£12

Thursday 07/05

£12

Friday 08/05

£12

Saturday 09/05

£11

Sunday 10/05

£13

Monday 11/05

£21

Tuesday 12/05

£11

Wednesday 13/05

£11

Thursday 14/05

£11

Friday 15/05

£10

Saturday 16/05

£8

Sunday 17/05

£13

Monday 18/05

£11

Tuesday 19/05

£10

Wednesday 20/05

£11

Thursday 21/05

£11

Friday 22/05

£11

Saturday 23/05

£11

Sunday 24/05

£11

Monday 25/05

£8

Tuesday 26/05

£48

Wednesday 27/05

£14

Thursday 28/05

£14

Friday 29/05

£11

Saturday 30/05

£11

Sunday 31/05

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 £8, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, with £8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

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.

Viação Penha from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	6h 0m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	111 Ø
Found on	05/05/2026

Aguia Branca from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	5h 25m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Last Coach	23:50
Daily Connections	169 Ø
Found on	05/05/2026

In total 13 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

Tricia Tromans, 14/01/2026

I had an excellent experience using your coach service from Rio to São Paulo. The entire experience receives a 10/10. The bus is comfortable, with check-in service, cleanliness of the bus, seating(you ... I had an excellent experience using your coach service from Rio to São Paulo. The entire experience receives a 10/10. The bus is comfortable, with check-in service, cleanliness of the bus, seating(you have a lot of recline), lavatories, and a stop for lunch. This is a great way to see the countryside of Brazil. Highly recommended.

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.

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

Tietê Bus Station

Vila Guilherme

Barra Funda Bus Station

Rua Aloysio Biondi, s/n Barra Funda

Sala VIP Bella Vita

Av. Ordem e Progresso 95

Jabaquara Coach Station

Avenida Engenheiro Armando de Arruda Pereira 2022

Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop

Rua São Caetano 812

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 £8 and takes 7h 10m. 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 13 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £130. 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 878 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 Aguia Branca and takes 5h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £39. 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 08:00. 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 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

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 878 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. 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 Paulo?

Prices and availability for 878 trips between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo 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 Paulo

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 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!