São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus
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Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Traveling by bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro usually takes around 6 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 224 mi (361 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $12.61 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
Bus tickets for a trip from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro cost $13.31 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
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Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 26 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $11.37 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6 | 6h 38m | $20.31 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 6 trips from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, and usually makes the trip in about 6 hours and 38 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 224 miles from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Rio de Janeiro, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in São Paulo?
Main departure station: Sao Paulo Terminal-Tiete
Most buses depart from the main station in São Paulo.
All bus stations in São Paulo:
Sao Paulo Terminal-Tiete
Where does the bus arrive in Rio de Janeiro?
Main arrival station: Rio De Janeiro Terminal
All buses from São Paulo arrive at one main station in Rio de Janeiro.
All bus stations in Rio de Janeiro:
Rio De Janeiro Terminal
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