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Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Bus

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

The distance between these two places is a total of 269 mi.

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

The average travel time between the stations is 07:17 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo?

The ticket prices begin from $10.

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

The average number of daily departures is 50. 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 Sao Paulo?

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 Sao Paulo?

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 Sao Paulo Route Summary

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 141 daily bus departures available, including 122 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro bus station at 00:01h, arriving at Sao Paulo bus station at 06:31h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 05:45h 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 07h 17min

Total Departures 141

Popular Operators Riodoce, Cometa

Lowest Price $10

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

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

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

16:15 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station

6h 30min

22:45 São Paulo Bus Station - Terminal Tietê

Águia Branca

from 12.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 18. May

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08:00 Rio de Janeiro

7h 30min

DIRECT

15:30 Sao Paulo

Aguia Branca

from 18.51 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

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13:45 Rio de Janeiro

5h 45min

DIRECT

19:30 Sao Paulo

Adamantina

from 42.03 HRK

Best offer on 18. Apr

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00:25 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio

6h 30min

06:55 San Pablo Rodoviaria Tiete Sao Paulo

Expresso do Sul

from 21.6785 HRK

Best offer on 18. Apr

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07:30 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio

5h 30min

13:00 San Pablo Rodoviaria Tiete Sao Paulo

Adamantina

from 9.9462 HRK

Best offer on 05. May

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Getting from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo by bus

The shortest travel distance between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo is 269 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 02:30 has a travel time of 05:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:05h. 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 Sao Paulo earlier, there are over 50 night buses from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. The overnight buses depart between 17:05 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:15 and 06:47 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Sao Paulo:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

23:40 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station

6h 30min

06:10 São Paulo Bus Station - Terminal Tietê

Águia Branca

from 12.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 18. May

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23:45 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station

6h 0min

05:45 São Paulo Bus Station - Terminal Tietê

Penha

from 14.7 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 18. May

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21:35 Rio de Janeiro

7h 14min

DIRECT

04:49 Sao Paulo

Autoviacao 1001

from 33.23 HRK

Best offer on 12. Jun

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21:45 Rio de Janeiro

8h 15min

DIRECT

06:00 Sao Paulo

Santa Maria

from 26.77 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

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21:55 Rio de Janeiro

8h 10min

DIRECT

06:05 Sao Paulo

Aguia Branca

from 22.6283 HRK

Best offer on 08. May

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Bus companies operating the Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo route

There is a total of 8 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.

Riodoce

Cometa

WEMOBI

Aguia Flex

7.5 Aguia Branca

Catarinense

Adamantina

Santa Maria

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo 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

Sao Paulo

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

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $10 (One-Way) or $20 (Return).

Travel reviews for Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo bus

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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 - Itajai

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Rio de Janeiro - Curitiba

Rio de Janeiro - Brasilia

Rio de Janeiro - Recife

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Rio de Janeiro - Vitoria

Rio de Janeiro - Porto Alegre

Rio de Janeiro - Cachoeiro de Itapemirim

Rio de Janeiro - Teixeira de Freitas

Rio de Janeiro - Angra dos Reis

Rio de Janeiro - Guarapari

Rio de Janeiro - Ouro Preto

Rio de Janeiro - Barbacena

Rio de Janeiro - Itabuna

Rio de Janeiro - Itamaraju

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

Rio de Janeiro - Eunápolis

Rio de Janeiro - Osasco

Rio de Janeiro - Vitória da Conquista

Rio de Janeiro - Aracruz

Rio de Janeiro - Vila Velha

Rio de Janeiro - Paraiba do Sul

Rio de Janeiro - Araruama

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

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Sao Paulo - Balneario Camboriu