Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Bus and Coach

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Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Route Overview

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 171 daily bus departures available, including 171 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro at 00:05h, arriving at Sao Paulo at 06:05h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 05:59h the following day.
Departure station and country Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Arrival station and country Sao Paulo, Brazil
Travel Distance 269 mi
Average Trip Duration 06h 57min
Total Departures 171
Popular Operators Aguia Branca, Catarinense
Lowest Price £8
Transportation Options Coach, Plane



Traveling by coach from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

The shortest travel distance between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo is 269 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 13:45 has a travel time of 05:35h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:20h. 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 Sao Paulo earlier, there are over 50 overnight coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. The overnight coaches depart between 17:45 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:15 and 06:40 the same day. As the travel time between the two stations is 05:28, 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 Sao Paulo route

There are 8 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.

Aguia Flex
Santa Maria
Util

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo 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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  Sao Paulo

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Sao Paulo here


Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £8 (One-Way) or £16 (Return).

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