Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro Bus and Coach

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Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro Route Overview

Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Porto Alegre at 08:45h, arriving at Rio de Janeiro at 14:00h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 13:00h, arriving at 18:00h the following day.
Departure station and country Porto Alegre, Brazil
Arrival station and country Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Travel Distance 975 mi
Average Trip Duration 01h 00min
Total Departures 6
Popular Operators Penha
Lowest Price £81
Transportation Options Coach, Plane


Traveling by coach from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

The shortest travel distance between Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro is 975 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 13:00 has a travel time of 29:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 29:15h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Rio de Janeiro earlier, there are 6 overnight coaches from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro. The overnight coaches depart between 08:45 and 13:00 and arrive between 14:00 and 18:00 the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 18:57, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro route

Penha is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been reviewed by travellers yet.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Porto Alegre or Rio de Janeiro coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Porto Alegre

You can see information about the departure station and stops Porto Alegre here

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  Rio de Janeiro

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Rio de Janeiro here


Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £81 (One-Way) or £162 (Return).

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