Rio de Janeiro to Salvador Bus and Coach

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador Salvador to Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador Route Overview

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 15 daily bus departures available, including 15 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro at 06:35h, arriving at Salvador at 14:15h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 18:55h, arriving at 02:40h, 31:45h hours later.
Departure station and country Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Arrival station and country Salvador, Brazil
Travel Distance 1015 mi
Average Trip Duration 01h 00min
Total Departures 15
Popular Operators Aguia Branca, Aguia Branca
Lowest Price £39
Transportation Options Coach, Plane



Traveling by coach from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

The shortest travel distance between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador is 1015 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 12:50 has a travel time of 31:35h. The longest travel time on the route is 34:00h. 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 Salvador earlier, there are 15 overnight coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador. The overnight coaches depart between 06:35 and 18:55 and arrive between 02:40 and 21:40 the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 23:45, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
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Bus companies operating the Rio de Janeiro to Salvador route

There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

7.5 Aguia Branca

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Rio de Janeiro or Salvador 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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  Salvador

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Salvador here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £39 (One-Way) or £78 (Return).

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