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Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Bus

Q: What is the distance between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre?

The distance between these two places is a total of 975 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre?

The average travel time between the stations is 01:00 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?

The ticket prices begin from $77.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?

The average number of daily departures is 4. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Route Summary

Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro bus station at 07:30h, arriving at Porto Alegre bus station at 13:00h the following day. While 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 $77

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Getting from Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre by bus

The shortest travel distance between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre is 975 mi. The fastest bus 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 toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Porto Alegre earlier, there are 4 night buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre. The overnight buses depart between and 12:30 and arrive between 13:00 and 15:30 the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 18:57, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see 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 rated yet by travelers.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Rio de Janeiro or Porto Alegre bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Rio de Janeiro

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

Porto Alegre

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

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $77 (One-Way) or $154 (Return).

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If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Rio de Janeiro, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

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Rio de Janeiro - Ouro Preto

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Rio de Janeiro - Itabuna

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Rio de Janeiro - Jequié

Rio de Janeiro - Florianopolis

Rio de Janeiro - Santo André

Rio de Janeiro - Balneario Camboriu

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Rio de Janeiro - Tres Rios

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Rio de Janeiro - Vila Velha

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Other popular destinations from Porto Alegre

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Porto Alegre, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Porto Alegre - Criciuma

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Porto Alegre - São Luiz Gonzaga

Porto Alegre - Soledade

Porto Alegre - Getulio Vargas

Porto Alegre - Sao Paulo

Porto Alegre - Balneario Camboriu

Porto Alegre - Garopaba

Porto Alegre - Osório