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

Compare all timetables for the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

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

today

£9

tomorrow

£9

Thursday

£11

Friday

£12

Saturday

£10

Sunday

£11

Monday

£7

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 50m	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	05:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£9	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 23:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 05:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Aguia Branca	6h 20m	23:30	São Paulo		05:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£11	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , São Paulo (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 23:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 05:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	23:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£12	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
1001	7h 30m	23:20	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	06:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 23:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	08:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	14:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£14	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 05/05/2026 08:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 05/05/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy 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	6h 50m	23:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	05:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£9	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 23:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 05:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Aguia Branca	6h 20m	23:30	São Paulo		05:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£11	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , São Paulo (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 23:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 05:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	23:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£11	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
1001	7h 30m	23:20	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	06:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 23:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Aguia Flex	7h 0m	23:00	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	06:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£13	A Bus from Aguia Flex goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 23:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 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	6h 20m	23:30	São Paulo		05:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£11	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , São Paulo (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 23:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 05:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 50m	22:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	05:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£11	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 22:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	23:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£12	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
1001	7h 30m	23:20	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	06:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 23:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	06:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	13:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 07/05/2026 06:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 07/05/2026 13:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 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
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:00
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  12:30
  
  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 06/05/2026 11:00:00 to Praça Altamira Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Gipsyy
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  13:00
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  17:55
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 13:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 17:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	7h 30m	00:10	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	07:40	Rio de Janeiro	Via Parque Shopping	Premium Economy	£12	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 00:10:00 to Via Parque Shopping, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 07:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	23:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£12	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
1001	7h 30m	09:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 09:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 17:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	01:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	08:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 01:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 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	Premium Economy	£14	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 08/05/2026 06:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 08/05/2026 13:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 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 £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:00
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  12:30
  
  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 06/05/2026 11:00:00 to Praça Altamira Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Gipsyy
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  13:00
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  17:55
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from Gipsyy goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 06/05/2026 13:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 06/05/2026 17:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	22:50	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	05:20	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£10	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 22:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 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	Economy	£11	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Branca	6h 30m	06:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£12	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 06:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
1001	7h 30m	23:20	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	06:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£13	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 23:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 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	£13	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 09/05/2026 10:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 09/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 35m	20:15	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	03:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£11	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 20:15:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 03:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	17:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	23:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£11	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Branca	7h 30m	22:40	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	06:10	Rio de Janeiro	Via Parque Shopping	Premium Economy	£12	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 22:40:00 to Via Parque Shopping, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 06:10:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
1001	7h 30m	09:30	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	17:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 09:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/05/2026 17:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 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	Basic	£13	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 10/05/2026 10:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:00
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  12:30
  
  São José dos Campos
  Praça Altamira Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 11:00:00 to Praça Altamira Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Plataforma 10
  
  4h 55m
  
  0
  
  13:00
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Coach Station
  
  17:55
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Plataforma 10 goes from Central Coach Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 13:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 17:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £3

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	£7	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 09:50:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 16:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 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	Economy	£11	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Branca	6h 30m	06:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£12	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 06:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
1001	7h 30m	23:20	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	06:50	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	£13	A Bus from 1001 goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 23:20:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 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	£13	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 11/05/2026 10:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 11/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is £7 on 11/05/2026. 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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 1195 daily coaches from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 754 daily coaches between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 2617 coaches from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with 761 offers.

Facts about coaches from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Aguia Branca, 1001 and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 912 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 25m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	912 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.

Cheapest coach connections from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 912 buses from 13 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 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

£14

Wednesday 06/05

£48

Thursday 07/05

£11

Friday 08/05

£28

Saturday 09/05

£21

Sunday 10/05

£11

Monday 11/05

£9

Tuesday 12/05

£13

Wednesday 13/05

£13

Thursday 14/05

£11

Friday 15/05

£11

Saturday 16/05

£8

Sunday 17/05

£11

Monday 18/05

£11

Tuesday 19/05

£13

Wednesday 20/05

£13

Thursday 21/05

£14

Friday 22/05

£10

Saturday 23/05

£8

Sunday 24/05

£11

Monday 25/05

£7

Tuesday 26/05

£11

Wednesday 27/05

£11

Thursday 28/05

£11

Friday 29/05

£10

Saturday 30/05

£11

Sunday 31/05

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, Monday 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. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

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	08:00
Last Coach	23:40
Daily Connections	179 Ø
Found on	05/05/2026

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	£11
Fastest Coach	6h 0m
Earliest Coach	09:30
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	113 Ø
Found on	05/05/2026

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 45m
Earliest Coach	09:30
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	160 Ø
Found on	05/05/2026

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

Zirk Lourens, 14/03/2026

The services rendered from making the booking electronically, and reception at Bus Terminal was very professional. The Bus was exceptional clean and Bus driver of our trip departing at 23h00 from Guar ... The services rendered from making the booking electronically, and reception at Bus Terminal was very professional. The Bus was exceptional clean and Bus driver of our trip departing at 23h00 from Guarolhos Bus Terminal was very Good and safe driver. 5Star.

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

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Menezes Côrtes Coach Station

Rua São José 35

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 30m. 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 13 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £126. 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 912 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 Aguia Branca and takes 5h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. 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 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 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 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 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: Aguia Branca, 1001 and Itapemirim Suzantur.

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?

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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!