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Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Bus

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

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

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

The average travel time between the stations is 06:47 hours.

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

The ticket prices begin from $10.

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

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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

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 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

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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Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Route Summary

Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 123 daily bus departures available, including 123 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sao Paulo bus station at 00:02h, arriving at Rio de Janeiro bus station at 06:32h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 06:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Sao Paulo, Brazil

Arrival station and country Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Travel Distance 269 mi

Average Trip Duration 06h 47min

Total Departures 123

Popular Operators Itapemirim, Riodoce

Lowest Price $10

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

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

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

09:45 Sao Paulo

3h 45min

DIRECT

13:30 Rio de Janeiro

Cometa

from 33.3376 HRK

Best offer on 03. May

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12:00 Sao Paulo

5h 46min

DIRECT

17:46 Rio de Janeiro

Autoviacao 1001

from 27.0868 HRK

Best offer on 03. May

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00:02 San Pablo Rodoviaria Tiete Sao Paulo

6h 30min

06:32 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio

Aguia Branca

from 22.4957 HRK

Best offer on 03. May

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00:20 San Pablo Rodoviaria Barra Funda - Sao Paulo

6h 40min

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

Catarinense

from 14.1739 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

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00:30 San Pablo Rodoviaria Tiete Sao Paulo

6h 30min

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

ITAPEMIRIM

from 13.34 HRK

Best offer on 22. Apr

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Getting from Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro by bus

The shortest travel distance between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 269 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 23:59 has a travel time of 03:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:50h. 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 Rio de Janeiro earlier, there are over 50 night buses from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. The overnight buses depart between 17:45 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:16 and 08:00 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 05:28, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

20:40 Sao Paulo

8h 5min

DIRECT

04:45 Rio de Janeiro

Autoviacao 1001

from 25.0032 HRK

Best offer on 03. May

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22:00 Sao Paulo

5h 50min

DIRECT

03:50 Rio de Janeiro

Santa Maria

from 57.2731 HRK

Best offer on 22. Apr

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23:55 Sao Paulo

7h 0min

DIRECT

06:55 Rio de Janeiro

Autoviacao 1001

from 28.88 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

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23:59 Sao Paulo

5h 30min

DIRECT

05:29 Rio de Janeiro

Aguia Branca

from 22.8971 HRK

Best offer on 02. May

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18:45 San Pablo Rodoviaria Tiete Sao Paulo

6h 30min

01:15 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio

ITAPEMIRIM

from 28.3494 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

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Bus companies operating the Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro route

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 1 time by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route.

Itapemirim

Riodoce

Autoviacao 1001

Cometa

JBL Viação

7.5 Aguia Branca

Adamantina

Santa Maria

Departure and arrival stations

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

Sao Paulo

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

Rio de Janeiro

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

Cheapest tickets

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

Travel reviews for Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus

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1 traveler has shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. The review was submitted on 20.11.2024. 16:56. You can read the user's review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

7.5 by RICCARDO

by RICCARDO

Gute Fahrt gewesen

Bequem!...Zuviel klima Internet funktioniert nicht für Äuslander, da ich. Keine cpf nummer habe

Driver

Tidiness

Value for money

Comfortable ride

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Other popular destinations from Sao Paulo

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

Sao Paulo - Curitiba

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Sao Paulo - Joinville

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Sao Paulo - Porto Alegre

Sao Paulo - Vitoria

Sao Paulo - Guarapari

Sao Paulo - Botucatu

Sao Paulo - Itambacuri

Sao Paulo - Leopoldina

Sao Paulo - Teófilo Otoni

Sao Paulo - Vila Velha

Sao Paulo - Iconha

Sao Paulo - Caratinga

Other popular destinations from Rio de Janeiro

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

Rio de Janeiro - Salvador

Rio de Janeiro - Piúma

Rio de Janeiro - Itajai

Rio de Janeiro - Paraty

Rio de Janeiro - Belo Horizonte

Rio de Janeiro - Buzios

Rio de Janeiro - Curitiba

Rio de Janeiro - Brasilia

Rio de Janeiro - Recife

Rio de Janeiro - Arraial do Cabo

Rio de Janeiro - Vitoria

Rio de Janeiro - Porto Alegre