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Compare all timetables for the bus from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL or Gipsyy for the next days.

today
from £17
tomorrow
from £14
Friday
from £20
Saturday
from £16
Sunday
from £23
Monday
from £20
Tuesday
from £14

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £17
Viação Sampaio 9h 15m 08:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 17:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £18
Viação UTIL 8h 25m 21:00 Santos, SP Coach Station 05:25 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £19
Gipsyy 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £21
Gipsyy 9h 15m 08:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 17:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £14
Viação UTIL 8h 45m 10:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 19:15 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £16
Viação Sampaio 9h 20m 08:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 17:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £17
Gipsyy 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £21
Gipsyy 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £20
Viação Sampaio 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £20
Viação Sampaio 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £20
Gipsyy 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £25
Viação UTIL 8h 25m 21:00 Santos, SP Coach Station 05:25 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro via São Vicente, SP, you can save more than £-4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 10h 5m
      Santos, SP
      7 km
      12:45
      São Vicente, SP
      Central Coach Station
      22:50
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0 km
      Premium Economy
      £24

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 7h 55m 22:15 Santos, SP Coach Station 06:10 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £16
Viação Sampaio 7h 55m 22:15 Santos, SP Coach Station 06:10 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £20
Viação Sampaio 7h 55m 22:15 Santos, SP Coach Station 06:10 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £20
Viação UTIL 6h 40m 23:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 06:10 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Business £20
Viação UTIL 8h 25m 21:00 Santos, SP Coach Station 05:25 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 9h 15m 08:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 17:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £23
Gipsyy 9h 15m 08:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 17:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £24
Viação Sampaio 9h 15m 08:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 17:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £24
Gipsyy 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £26
Viação UTIL 8h 25m 21:00 Santos, SP Coach Station 05:25 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro via São Vicente, SP, you can save more than £-2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 9h 55m
      Santos, SP
      7 km
      07:50
      São Vicente, SP
      Central Coach Station
      17:45
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0 km
      Premium Economy
      £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro via Mogi das Cruzes, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buson
      10h 20m
      0
      07:30
      Santos, SP
      Coach Station
      10:15
      Mogi das Cruzes
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      £10
    • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Busbud
      7h 20m
      0
      10:30
      Mogi das Cruzes
      Central Bus Station
      17:50
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Busbud
      Premium Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação UTIL 8h 25m 21:00 Santos, SP Coach Station 05:25 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £20
Viação Sampaio 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £22
Viação Sampaio 9h 15m 08:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 17:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £22
Viação UTIL 6h 40m 23:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 06:10 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Business £22
Gipsyy 9h 15m 08:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 17:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro via São Vicente, SP, you can save more than £-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 9h 5m
      Santos, SP
      7 km
      20:20
      São Vicente, SP
      Central Coach Station
      05:25
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0 km
      Premium Economy
      £21

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Sampaio 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £14
Viação Sampaio 9h 15m 08:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 17:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £17
Gipsyy 9h 20m 13:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 22:50 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £19
Viação UTIL 6h 40m 23:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 06:10 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Business £21
Gipsyy 9h 15m 08:30 Santos, SP Coach Station 17:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy £22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro is £9 on 30/08/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Santos, SP and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between Santos, SP and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 87 daily coaches from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 36 daily coaches between Santos, SP and Rio de Janeiro.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 232 coaches from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Santos, SP and Rio de Janeiro, with 91 offers.

Facts about coaches from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy that travel 60 times every day by bus from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 6h 40m
Earliest Coach 08:30
Latest Coach 23:30
Daily Bus Connections 60 Ø
Distance 336.8 km
Coach Companies Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy

Cheapest coach connections from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 60 buses from 3 coach companies leave Santos, SP for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/08/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 11/08
Tuesday 12/08
Wednesday 13/08
£21
Thursday 14/08
£22
Friday 15/08
£16
Saturday 16/08
£31
Sunday 17/08
£24
Monday 18/08
£26
Tuesday 19/08
£14
Wednesday 20/08
£13
Thursday 21/08
£10
Friday 22/08
£39
Saturday 23/08
£14
Sunday 24/08
£14
Monday 25/08
£20
Tuesday 26/08
£30
Wednesday 27/08
£16
Thursday 28/08
£14
Friday 29/08
£17
Saturday 30/08
£9
Sunday 31/08
£16
Monday 01/09
£11
Tuesday 02/09
£16
Wednesday 03/09
Thursday 04/09
£14
Friday 05/09
£16
Saturday 06/09
£16
Sunday 07/09

The cheapest time to travel from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £9, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro, with £14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Santos, SP and Rio de Janeiro

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Santos, SP and Rio de Janeiro.

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 Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro? Or which bus companies serve the route Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Santos, SP - Rio de Janeiro coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Santos, SP - Rio de Janeiro bus trip is available from £9 and takes 9h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro?

The connection Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £62. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Santos, SP - Rio de Janeiro route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro is offered by roughly 60 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Rio de Janeiro from Santos, SP take?

The quickest coach from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro is provided by Gipsyy and takes 6h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from Santos, SP at 08:30. 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 Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from Santos, SP at 23:30. 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 Santos, SP - Rio de Janeiro route?

Passengers looking to travel from Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro can travel with Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Santos, SP and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Santos, SP and Rio de Janeiro by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Viação Sampaio, Viação UTIL and Gipsyy.

What can I take with me on the bus to Rio de Janeiro from Santos, SP?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Santos, SP Rio de Janeiro 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 Santos, SP Rio de Janeiro 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 Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Santos, SP and to Rio de Janeiro

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

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