Rio de Janeiro to São Lourenço Bus and Coach

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Rio de Janeiro to São Lourenço Route Overview

Rio de Janeiro to São Lourenço 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 08:00h, arriving at São Lourenço at 13:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 21:30h, arriving at 02:50h the following day.
Departure station and country Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Arrival station and country São Lourenço, Brazil
Travel Distance 171 mi
Average Trip Duration 05h 35min
Total Departures 4
Popular Operators Sampaio
Lowest Price £12
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Rio de Janeiro to São Lourenço

The shortest travel distance between Rio de Janeiro and São Lourenço is 171 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 21:30 has a travel time of 05:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:50h. 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 São Lourenço earlier, there are 4 overnight coaches from Rio de Janeiro to São Lourenço. The overnight coaches depart between 20:30 and 21:30 and arrive between 02:05 and 02:50 the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 04:18, 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 São Lourenço route

Sampaio 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 São Lourenço 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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  São Lourenço

You can see information about the arrival station and stops São Lourenço here


Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £12 (One-Way) or £24 (Return).

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