Bus and Coach from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like 1001, Aguia Branca or Expresso do Sul for the next days.

today

£14

tomorrow

£14

Sunday

£14

Monday

£14

Tuesday

£14

Wednesday

£7

Thursday

£11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	9h 0m	22:00	São Paulo		07:00	Rio de Janeiro	Parque das Rosas	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , São Paulo (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 22:00:00 to Parque das Rosas, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	09:50	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	16:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 09:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	23:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£16	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Buser	6h 45m	23:45	São Paulo	Shopping Eldorado Station	06:30	Rio de Janeiro	Urca - Avenida Pasteur	Premium Economy	£16	A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Eldorado Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 23:45:00 to Urca - Avenida Pasteur, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	17:45	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	00:15	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£17	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 00:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £17 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	6h 50m	10:10	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 10:10:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	00:15	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	06:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£15	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 00:15:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	02:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	08:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£16	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 02:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Branca	7h 30m	12:00	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	19:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£16	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	07:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	13:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£16	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 20/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  7h 45m
  
  0
  
  20:30
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  22:30
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 20:30:00 to Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Quero Passagem
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  23:30
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  04:15
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 23:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	09:50	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	16:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 09:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	05:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£15	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 23:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Buser	7h 30m	18:10	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	01:40	Rio de Janeiro	Posto BR - Av. Osvaldo Aranha	Premium Economy	£15	A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 18:10:00 to Posto BR - Av. Osvaldo Aranha, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 01:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	07:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	13:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£16	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Branca	7h 30m	23:45	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	07:15	Rio de Janeiro		Premium Economy	£18	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 23:45:00 to , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  7h 45m
  
  0
  
  20:30
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  22:30
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 20:30:00 to Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Quero Passagem
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  23:30
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  04:15
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 23:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	09:50	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	16:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 09:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	11:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£15	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 11:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	05:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£15	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 23:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
wemobi	6h 50m	10:10	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown	Premium Economy	£15	A Bus from wemobi goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 10:10:00 to Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	07:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	13:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£16	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 22/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  7h 45m
  
  0
  
  20:30
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  22:30
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 20:30:00 to Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Quero Passagem
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  23:30
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  04:15
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 21/12/2025 23:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 22/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	9h 0m	22:00	São Paulo		07:00	Rio de Janeiro	Parque das Rosas	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , São Paulo (Brazil) at 23/12/2025 22:00:00 to Parque das Rosas, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	12:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	18:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£14	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 23/12/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£14	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 23/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	06:15	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:45	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£15	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 23/12/2025 06:15:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Buser	7h 20m	22:45	São Paulo	Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop	06:05	Rio de Janeiro	Estação Saens Peña	Premium Economy	£17	A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop, São Paulo (Brazil) at 23/12/2025 22:45:00 to Estação Saens Peña, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:00
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  14:00
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 12:00:00 to Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Buser
  
  5h 40m
  
  0
  
  15:10
  
  São José dos Campos
  Praça Altamira Bus Stop
  
  20:50
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Urca - Avenida Pasteur
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Praça Altamira Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 15:10:00 to Urca - Avenida Pasteur, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 50m	10:10	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£7	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 10:10:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Buser	7h 20m	13:30	São Paulo	Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop	20:50	Rio de Janeiro	Urca - Avenida Pasteur	Economy	£9	A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop, São Paulo (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 13:30:00 to Urca - Avenida Pasteur, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Aguia Branca	7h 30m	12:00	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	19:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£11	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 12:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£11	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 24/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Flex	7h 0m	23:00	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	06:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£11	A Bus from Aguia Flex goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 24/12/2025 23:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	7h 30m	22:40	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	06:10	Rio de Janeiro	Via Parque Shopping	Premium Economy	£11	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 25/12/2025 22:40:00 to Via Parque Shopping, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Buser	7h 20m	22:45	São Paulo	Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop	06:05	Rio de Janeiro	Estação Saens Peña	Economy	£11	A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop, São Paulo (Brazil) at 25/12/2025 22:45:00 to Estação Saens Peña, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 26/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	07:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	13:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£12	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 25/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£12	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 25/12/2025 10:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	06:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	13:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£13	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 25/12/2025 06:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  07:00
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  08:30
  
  São José dos Campos
  Praça Altamira Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 25/12/2025 07:00:00 to Praça Altamira Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 25/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Busbud
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  09:00
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  15:10
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 25/12/2025 09:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 25/12/2025 15:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £1

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is £7 on 03/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 1312 daily coaches from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 902 daily coaches between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3340 coaches from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with 1097 offers.

Facts about coaches from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like 1001, Aguia Branca and Expresso do Sul that travel 1151 times every day by bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro starting from £7!

Cheapest Bus	£7
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	1151 Ø
Distance	354.6 km
Coach Companies	1001, Aguia Branca, Expresso do Sul, Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha, Auto Viação Catarinense, Buser, Viação Rio Doce, wemobi, Aguia Flex and 4 more.

Cheapest coach connections from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 1151 buses from 14 coach companies leave São Paulo for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£16

Saturday 20/12

£18

Sunday 21/12

£17

Monday 22/12

£16

Tuesday 23/12

£14

Wednesday 24/12

£12

Thursday 25/12

£18

Friday 26/12

£18

Saturday 27/12

£15

Sunday 28/12

£18

Monday 29/12

£15

Tuesday 30/12

£15

Wednesday 31/12

£13

Thursday 01/01

£12

Friday 02/01

£14

Saturday 03/01

£7

Sunday 04/01

£7

Monday 05/01

£12

Tuesday 06/01

£9

Wednesday 07/01

£7

Thursday 08/01

£11

Friday 09/01

£9

Saturday 10/01

£8

Sunday 11/01

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £7, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with £7. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from São Paulo 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 Paulo 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 Paulo 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 Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

Aguia Branca from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	5h 25m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	232 Ø
Found on	19/12/2025

Viação Penha from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	6h 0m
Earliest Coach	09:30
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	139 Ø
Found on	19/12/2025

1001 from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Here you will find the key facts about the 1001 bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	5h 20m
Earliest Coach	09:30
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	240 Ø
Found on	19/12/2025

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

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

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

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Coach Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro bus trip is available from £7 and takes 6h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is offered by 14 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £169. 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 Paulo - Rio de Janeiro route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is offered by roughly 1151 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 Paulo take?

The quickest coach from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is provided by 1001 and takes 5h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from São Paulo at 09:00. 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 Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from São Paulo 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 Paulo - Rio de Janeiro route?

Passengers looking to travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro can travel with 1001, Aguia Branca and Expresso do Sul. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between São Paulo 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: 1001, Aguia Branca and Expresso do Sul.

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

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 Paulo 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 Paulo 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 Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from São Paulo 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 1151 daily trips between São Paulo 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 Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Prices and availability for 1151 trips between São Paulo 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 Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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 São Paulo and to Rio de Janeiro

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