Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Bus and Coach

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Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Route Overview

Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro at 07:30h, arriving at Porto Alegre at 13:00h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 12:30h, arriving at 15:30h the following day.
Departure station and country Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Arrival station and country Porto Alegre, Brazil
Travel Distance 975 mi
Average Trip Duration 01h 00min
Total Departures 4
Popular Operators Penha
Lowest Price £59
Transportation Options Coach, Plane


Traveling by coach from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre

The shortest travel distance between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre is 975 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 12:30 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 29:30h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and 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 Porto Alegre earlier, there are 4 overnight coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre. The overnight coaches depart between and 12:30 and arrive between 13:00 and 15:30 the same 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 Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre 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 Rio de Janeiro or Porto Alegre coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Rio de Janeiro

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

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  Porto Alegre

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


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £59 (One-Way) or £118 (Return).

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