✓ Top Deals ✓ Compare all buses ✓ The One Simple Search

Bus tickets São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro from £6

Find a coach from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro: Compare 21 companies
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

Compare all timetables for the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Águia Branca, 1001 or Expresso do Sul for the next days.
today
from £12
tomorrow
from £14
Monday
from £13
Tuesday
from £6
Wednesday
from £10
Thursday
from £16
Friday
from £14

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Buser
    8h 10m
    0
    22:30
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    06:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Av. Radial Oeste, 394 Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £12
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    13:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    19:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    £16
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    13:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    19:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Basic
    £16
  • Águia Branca
    6h 30m
    0
    23:55
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    06:25
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Águia Branca
    Basic
    £18
  • Viação Rio Doce
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    16:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Rio Doce
    Basic
    £18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 40m
    0
    18:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    01:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £14
  • Buser
    7h 10m
    0
    00:30
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    07:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Avenida Pasteur
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £14
  • Águia Branca
    6h 30m
    0
    09:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    15:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Águia Branca
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 50m
    0
    23:20
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    06:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Viação Penha
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    13:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Penha
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buson
      8h 20m
      0
      22:30
      São Paulo
      Tietê Bus Station
      00:15
      São José dos Campos
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • Buser
      6h 10m
      0
      00:40
      São José dos Campos
      Praça Altamira Bus Stop
      06:50
      Rio de Janeiro
      Recreio dos Bandeirantes
      0
      Buser
      Premium Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Buser
    8h 10m
    0
    22:30
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    06:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Av. Radial Oeste, 394 Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • BusX
    8h 55m
    0
    10:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    18:55
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    £14
  • Águia Branca
    6h 30m
    0
    08:15
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    14:45
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Águia Branca
    Economy
    £17
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    13:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    £17
  • Viação Sampaio
    7h 0m
    0
    15:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    22:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Sampaio
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Buser
    8h 10m
    0
    22:30
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    06:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Av. Radial Oeste, 394 Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    13:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    19:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    £8
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    6h 40m
    0
    18:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    01:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Basic
    £11
  • Expresso Adamantina
    8h 2m
    0
    23:58
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Economy
    £11
  • Viação UTIL
    6h 55m
    0
    12:20
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    19:15
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    01:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    07:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £10
  • Viação UTIL
    7h 10m
    0
    11:40
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    18:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação UTIL
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    12:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    18:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • Buser
    7h 10m
    0
    21:30
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    04:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Metrô São Francisco Xavier
    0
    Buser
    Economy
    £14
  • Águia Branca
    6h 30m
    0
    00:20
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    06:50
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Águia Branca
    Business
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    22:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    05:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    £16
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    13:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Basic
    £16
  • Viação Rio Doce
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    16:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Rio Doce
    Basic
    £18
  • Buser
    7h 10m
    0
    13:00
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    20:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Avenida Pasteur
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £20
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    22:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    05:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buson
      8h 20m
      0
      22:30
      São Paulo
      Tietê Bus Station
      00:15
      São José dos Campos
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • Buser
      6h 10m
      0
      00:40
      São José dos Campos
      Praça Altamira Bus Stop
      06:50
      Rio de Janeiro
      Recreio dos Bandeirantes
      0
      Buser
      Premium Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    23:00
    São Paulo
    Barra Funda Bus Station
    06:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    £14
  • Buser
    8h 10m
    0
    22:30
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    06:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Av. Radial Oeste, 394 Bus Station
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 40m
    0
    18:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    01:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £18
  • Viação Rio Doce
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    16:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Rio Doce
    Basic
    £18
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    09:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    16:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Buson
      8h 20m
      0
      22:30
      São Paulo
      Tietê Bus Station
      00:15
      São José dos Campos
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • Buser
      6h 10m
      0
      00:40
      São José dos Campos
      Praça Altamira Bus Stop
      06:50
      Rio de Janeiro
      Recreio dos Bandeirantes
      0
      Buser
      Premium Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £1

Frequency of bus connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 2215 daily coaches from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 913 daily coaches between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 4287 coaches from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with 1731 offers.

Facts about coaches from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Águia Branca, 1001 and Expresso do Sul that travel 1637 times every day by bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus £6
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Coach 00:01
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 1637 Ø
Distance 354.6 km
Coach Companies Águia Branca, 1001, Expresso do Sul, Viação Penha, Itapemirim Suzantur, Auto Viação Catarinense, Buser, Viação Kaissara Suzantur, FlixBus, Viação Rio Doce and 11 more.

Cheapest coach connections from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 1637 buses from 21 coach companies leave São Paulo for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 21/12/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/12
Tuesday 17/12
Wednesday 18/12
Thursday 19/12
Friday 20/12
Saturday 21/12
£13
Sunday 22/12
£27
Monday 23/12
£24
Tuesday 24/12
£8
Wednesday 25/12
£10
Thursday 26/12
£24
Friday 27/12
£19
Saturday 28/12
£20
Sunday 29/12
£25
Monday 30/12
£18
Tuesday 31/12
£9
Wednesday 01/01
£10
Thursday 02/01
£14
Friday 03/01
£10
Saturday 04/01
£10
Sunday 05/01
£12
Monday 06/01
£11
Tuesday 07/01
£10
Wednesday 08/01
£11
Thursday 09/01
£12
Friday 10/01
£11
Saturday 11/01
£11
Sunday 12/01

The cheapest time to travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £6, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with £6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from São Paulo 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 bus from São Paulo 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

These are the most booked bus companies between São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro from our users.

Águia Branca from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Águia Branca

Here you will find the key facts about the Águia Branca bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 5h 25m
Earliest Coach 00:01
Last Coach 23:58
Daily Connections 369 Ø
Found on 21/12/2024

FlixBus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 6h 30m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Last Coach 22:30
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 21/12/2024

Expresso Adamantina from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Expresso Adamantina

Here you will find the key facts about the Expresso Adamantina bus route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 5h 45m
Earliest Coach 13:45
Last Coach 23:58
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 21/12/2024

All bus stations and stops in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro? Or which bus companies serve the route São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro bus trip is available from £6 and takes 8h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is offered by 21 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £305. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is offered by roughly 1637 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 São Paulo take?

The quickest coach from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is provided by 1001 and takes 5h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from São Paulo at 00:01. 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from São Paulo at 23:59. 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 São Paulo - Rio de Janeiro route?

Passengers looking to travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro can travel with Águia Branca, 1001 and Expresso do Sul. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between São Paulo 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: Águia Branca, 1001 and Expresso do Sul.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the São Paulo 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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

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

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to São Paulo and to Rio de Janeiro

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to São Paulo and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Natal, RN to São Paulo bus Natal, RN to São Paulo bus
Bus to São Paulo from Presidente Prudente Bus to São Paulo from Presidente Prudente
Buses Ilhéus, BA to São Paulo Buses Ilhéus, BA to São Paulo
Coach Petrolina, PE to São Paulo Coach Petrolina, PE to São Paulo
Asunción, PY to Rio de Janeiro coach Asunción, PY to Rio de Janeiro coach
Belo Horizonte, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus Belo Horizonte, MG to Rio de Janeiro bus
Buses Ubatuba, SP to Rio de Janeiro Buses Ubatuba, SP to Rio de Janeiro
Coach from Foz do Iguaçu, PR to Rio de Janeiro Coach from Foz do Iguaçu, PR to Rio de Janeiro
Popular Airport Transfers to São Paulo and to Rio de Janeiro
CheckMyBus › Coaches in Brazil › Coach to São Paulo › Coach to Rio de Janeiro

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To show you the best bus deals, we and our partners use technical, analytical, and marketing cookies for ads personalisation. We remember your anonymized details to provide a personalized experience.