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Rio de Janeiro to Salvador Bus

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

The distance between these two places is a total of 1015 mi.

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

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 Salvador?

The ticket prices begin from $51.

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

The average number of daily departures is 15. 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 Salvador?

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 Salvador?

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.

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador Salvador to Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador Route Summary

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 15 daily bus departures available, including 15 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro bus station at 06:35h, arriving at Salvador bus station at 14:15h the following day. While 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 $51

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

07:00 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio

1d 7h 50min

14:50 Salvador Salvador de Bahia

Aguia Branca

from 63.3563 HRK

Best offer on 29. May

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09:00 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio

1d 10h 0min

19:00 Salvador Salvador de Bahia

ITAPEMIRIM

from 76.5478 HRK

Best offer on 29. May

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12:50 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio

1d 8h 50min

21:40 Salvador Salvador de Bahia

Aguia Branca

from 46.6758 HRK

Best offer on 09. Jul

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Getting from Rio de Janeiro and Salvador by bus

The shortest travel distance between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador is 1015 mi. The fastest bus 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 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 Salvador earlier, there are 15 night buses from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador. The overnight buses depart between 06:35 and 18:55 and arrive between 02:40 and 21:40 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 23:45, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

07:00 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio

1d 7h 50min

14:50 Salvador Salvador de Bahia

Aguia Branca

from 63.3563 HRK

Best offer on 29. May

pick a date

09:00 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio

1d 10h 0min

19:00 Salvador Salvador de Bahia

ITAPEMIRIM

from 76.5478 HRK

Best offer on 29. May

pick a date

12:50 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio

1d 8h 50min

21:40 Salvador Salvador de Bahia

Aguia Branca

from 46.6758 HRK

Best offer on 09. Jul

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Rio de Janeiro to Salvador route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Aguia Branca

7.5 Aguia Branca

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Rio de Janeiro or Salvador 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

Salvador

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

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $51 (One-Way) or $102 (Return).

Travel reviews for Rio de Janeiro to Salvador bus

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