Santos to Rio de Janeiro Bus and Coach

Santos to Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro to Santos

Santos to Rio de Janeiro Route Overview

Santos to Rio de Janeiro bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 25 daily bus departures available, including 22 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Santos at 08:30h, arriving at Rio de Janeiro at 17:50h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 08:23h the following day.
Departure station and country Santos, Brazil
Arrival station and country Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Travel Distance 318 mi
Average Trip Duration 08h 15min
Total Departures 25
Popular Operators Util, Sampaio
Lowest Price £14
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from Santos to Rio de Janeiro

The shortest travel distance between Santos and Rio de Janeiro is 318 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 23:30 has a travel time of 06:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:50h. 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 Rio de Janeiro earlier, there are 22 overnight coaches from Santos to Rio de Janeiro. The overnight coaches depart between 15:30 and 23:30 and arrive between 00:05 and 06:10 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Rio de Janeiro:
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Bus companies operating the Santos to Rio de Janeiro 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.

Departure and arrival stations

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

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  Rio de Janeiro

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


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £14 (One-Way) or £28 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Rio de Janeiro

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