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Compare all timetables for the bus from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Paraibuna for the next days.

today
£29
tomorrow
Monday
£29
Tuesday
£28
Wednesday
£26
Thursday
£26
Friday
£26

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Paraibuna 5h 30m 14:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 19:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro via Barbacena, MG, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Transur
      7h 55m
      0
      08:00
      São João Del Rei
      Coach Station
      09:30
      Barbacena, MG
      Coach Station
      0
      Viação Transur
      Basic
      £5
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • Viação UTIL
      5h 10m
      0
      10:45
      Barbacena, MG
      Coach Station
      15:55
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      Viação UTIL
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Paraibuna 5h 30m 08:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 13:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy £29
Paraibuna 5h 30m 14:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 19:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy £29
Paraibuna 5h 31m 23:59 São João Del Rei Coach Station 05:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro via Barbacena, MG, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Transur
      7h 0m
      0
      08:00
      São João Del Rei
      Coach Station
      09:30
      Barbacena, MG
      Coach Station
      0
      Viação Transur
      Basic
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Rápido Federal
      5h 0m
      0
      10:00
      Barbacena, MG
      Coach Station
      15:00
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      Rápido Federal
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Paraibuna 5h 31m 23:59 São João Del Rei Coach Station 05:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy £28
Paraibuna 5h 30m 08:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 13:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy £29
Paraibuna 5h 30m 14:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 19:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro via Barbacena, MG, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Transur
      7h 0m
      0
      08:00
      São João Del Rei
      Coach Station
      09:30
      Barbacena, MG
      Coach Station
      0
      Viação Transur
      Basic
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Rápido Federal
      5h 0m
      0
      10:00
      Barbacena, MG
      Coach Station
      15:00
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      Rápido Federal
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Paraibuna 5h 30m 08:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 13:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy £26
Paraibuna 5h 31m 23:59 São João Del Rei Coach Station 05:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Basic £26
Paraibuna 5h 30m 14:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 19:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro via Barbacena, MG, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Transur
      6h 0m
      0
      15:00
      São João Del Rei
      Coach Station
      16:35
      Barbacena, MG
      Coach Station
      0
      Viação Transur
      Basic
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Buser
      4h 20m
      0
      16:40
      Barbacena, MG
      POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station
      21:00
      Rio de Janeiro
      Posto Lagoa Petrobrás
      0
      Buser
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Paraibuna 5h 30m 08:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 13:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy £26
Paraibuna 5h 31m 23:59 São João Del Rei Coach Station 05:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Basic £26
Paraibuna 5h 30m 14:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 19:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro via Barbacena, MG, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Transur
      6h 0m
      0
      15:00
      São João Del Rei
      Coach Station
      16:35
      Barbacena, MG
      Coach Station
      0
      Viação Transur
      Basic
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Buser
      4h 20m
      0
      16:40
      Barbacena, MG
      POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station
      21:00
      Rio de Janeiro
      Posto Lagoa Petrobrás
      0
      Buser
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Paraibuna 5h 30m 08:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 13:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy £26
Paraibuna 5h 30m 14:00 São João Del Rei Coach Station 19:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Premium Economy £27
Paraibuna 5h 31m 23:59 São João Del Rei Coach Station 05:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro via Barbacena, MG, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Viação Transur
      6h 0m
      0
      15:00
      São João Del Rei
      Coach Station
      16:35
      Barbacena, MG
      Coach Station
      0
      Viação Transur
      Basic
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Buser
      4h 20m
      0
      16:40
      Barbacena, MG
      POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station
      21:00
      Rio de Janeiro
      Posto Lagoa Petrobrás
      0
      Buser
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £12

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro is £21 on 27/10/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between São João Del Rei and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between São João Del Rei and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between São João Del Rei and Rio de Janeiro.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 32 coaches from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro, while Morning sees the fewest connections between São João Del Rei and Rio de Janeiro, with 27 offers.

Facts about coaches from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Paraibuna that travel 14 times every day by bus from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus £21
Fastest Bus 5h 30m
Earliest Coach 14:00
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 223.9 km
Coach Companies Paraibuna

Cheapest coach connections from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 14 buses from 1 coach companies leave São João Del Rei for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 31/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
£29
Sunday 01/11
Monday 02/11
£30
Tuesday 03/11
£28
Wednesday 04/11
£26
Thursday 05/11
£26
Friday 06/11
£26
Saturday 07/11
£27
Sunday 08/11
£26
Monday 09/11
£26
Tuesday 10/11
£26
Wednesday 11/11
£26
Thursday 12/11
£26
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£29
Sunday 15/11
£29
Monday 16/11
£29
Tuesday 17/11
£26
Wednesday 18/11
£26
Thursday 19/11
£29
Friday 20/11
£32
Saturday 21/11
£29
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £26, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro, with £26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £27.

How to save money travelling from São João Del Rei 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 São João Del Rei 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 São João Del Rei 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 São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro

These are the most booked bus companies between São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro from our users.

Paraibuna from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro

Paraibuna

Here you will find the key facts about the Paraibuna bus route São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price £26
Fastest Coach 5h 30m
Earliest Coach 14:00
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 07/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in São João Del Rei and Rio de Janeiro

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in São João Del Rei and Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a São João Del Rei - Rio de Janeiro coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the São João Del Rei - Rio de Janeiro bus trip is available from £21 and takes 5h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?

The connection São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £31. 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 São João Del Rei - Rio de Janeiro route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro from São João Del Rei take?

The quickest coach from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro is provided by Paraibuna and takes 5h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from São João Del Rei at 14:00. 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 São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from São João Del Rei 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 São João Del Rei - Rio de Janeiro route?

Passengers looking to travel from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro can travel with Paraibuna. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between São João Del Rei and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between São João Del Rei 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: Paraibuna.

What can I take with me on the bus to Rio de Janeiro from São João Del Rei?

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 São João Del Rei 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 São João Del Rei 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 São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?

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 São João Del Rei and Rio de Janeiro. 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 São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?

Prices and availability for 14 trips between São João Del Rei and Rio de Janeiro 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 São João Del Rei to Rio de Janeiro

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.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

More bus routes to São João Del Rei and to Rio de Janeiro

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to São João Del Rei 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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