Coach Maceió to Rio de Janeiro from £18

Which bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Maceió to Rio de Janeiro. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Gontijo or Viação Nacional. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

tomorrow

£91

Tuesday

£73

Wednesday

Thursday

£100

Friday

£97

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	41h 17m	20:00	Maceió	Central Coach Station	13:17	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	£91	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 20:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 13:17:00. 50 Basic ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 17m

Did you know that if you travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  47h 50m
  
  0
  
  01:40
  
  Maceió
  Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Coach Station
  
  06:15
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Coach Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 01:40:00 to Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Buson
  
  42h 0m
  
  0
  
  07:30
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  01:30
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £63
  
  A Bus from Buson goes from Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 07:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Travel time is 6h 33m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	41h 17m	20:00	Maceió	Central Coach Station	13:17	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	£73	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 16/12/2025 20:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 17m
Gontijo	39h 1m	00:52	Maceió	Central Coach Station	15:53	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£114	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 16/12/2025 00:52:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:53:00. 50 Basic ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 1m
Gontijo	39h 6m	01:17	Maceió	Central Coach Station	16:23	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	£114	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 16/12/2025 01:17:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 16:23:00. 50 Basic ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 6m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	42h 59m	19:15	Maceió	Central Coach Station	14:14	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	£100	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 18/12/2025 19:15:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 20/12/2025 14:14:00. 50 Basic ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 59m

Did you know that if you travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than £24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  47h 50m
  
  0
  
  01:40
  
  Maceió
  Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Coach Station
  
  06:15
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Coach Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 01:40:00 to Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Buson
  
  42h 0m
  
  0
  
  07:30
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  01:30
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £63
  
  A Bus from Buson goes from Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 07:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Travel time is 4h 51m longer, but you will save £24

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	41h 17m	20:00	Maceió	Central Coach Station	13:17	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	£97	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Coach Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 20:00:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:17:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 17m
	Viação Nacional	41h 7m	23:16	Maceió	Central Coach Station	16:23	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	£126	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Central Coach Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 19/12/2025 23:16:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £126 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 7m

Did you know that if you travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than £21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  47h 50m
  
  0
  
  01:40
  
  Maceió
  Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Coach Station
  
  06:15
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Coach Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 01:40:00 to Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
- Buson
  
  42h 0m
  
  0
  
  07:30
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  01:30
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £63
  
  A Bus from Buson goes from Coach Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 15/12/2025 07:30:00 to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 17/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Travel time is 6h 43m longer, but you will save £21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro is £18 on 29/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily coaches from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 coaches from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro, with 8 offers.

All facts for Maceió to Rio de Janeiro bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Gontijo and Viação Nacional that travel daily 6 times by bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro in one click. Book your Maceió to Rio de Janeiro bus ticket starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus	£18
Fastest Bus	39h 1m
Earliest Coach	20:00
Latest Coach	23:16
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	1,677.4 km
Coach Companies	Gontijo and Viação Nacional

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

Every day, 6 buses from 2 coach companies leave Maceió for Rio de Janeiro. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 14/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

£121

Monday 15/12

£98

Tuesday 16/12

£118

Wednesday 17/12

£110

Thursday 18/12

£139

Friday 19/12

£137

Saturday 20/12

£131

Sunday 21/12

£138

Monday 22/12

£115

Tuesday 23/12

£81

Wednesday 24/12

£131

Thursday 25/12

£109

Friday 26/12

£128

Saturday 27/12

£123

Sunday 28/12

£127

Monday 29/12

£18

Tuesday 30/12

£62

Wednesday 31/12

£113

Thursday 01/01

£134

Friday 02/01

£131

Saturday 03/01

£110

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £18, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £97.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro, with £18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £73.

How to save money travelling from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Maceió and Rio de Janeiro

Here is a map with all coach stations in Maceió and Rio de Janeiro. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Central Coach Station

Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió R. João Paulo II, s/n - Feitosa, AL

Rua Barão de Atalaia

Rua Barão de Atalaia 540

Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Coach Station

Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 1742-1808 - ????? Maceió - AL, República Federativa do Brasil Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 1742-1808 - ????? Maceió - AL, República Federativa do Brasil

Rua Doutor Pontes de Miranda Bus Stop

Serraria Bus Stop

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Coach Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Ponto Estação Afonso Pena

Rua Doutor Satamini 160

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Maceió to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Maceió Rio de Janeiro coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Maceió Rio de Janeiro bus trip is available from £18 and takes 41h 17m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £150. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Rio de Janeiro.

How many connections are available for the Maceió Rio de Janeiro route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Rio de Janeiro from Maceió take?

The quickest coach from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro is provided by Gontijo and takes 39h 1m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £119. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from Maceió at 20:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from Maceió at 23:16. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Maceió Rio de Janeiro route?

Passengers looking to travel from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro can travel with Gontijo and Viação Nacional. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Gontijo and Viação Nacional.

What can I take with me on the bus to Rio de Janeiro from Maceió?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Maceió Rio de Janeiro bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Maceió Rio de Janeiro bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Maceió to Rio de Janeiro?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Maceió and Rio de Janeiro. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Maceió to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Maceió and to Rio de Janeiro

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Maceió and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!