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What is the best way to travel from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Flights and Carpool for the journey to Rio de Janeiro from Natal, RN. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
48h 36m
£101
£128
11
Flight
3h 15m
£121
£294
78

What is the cheapest way to reach Rio de Janeiro from Natal, RN?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just £101 by taking a Bus from Gontijo, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £136
tomorrow
Monday
from £125
Tuesday
from £136
Wednesday
from £108
Thursday
from £101
Friday
from £121

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Gontijo
    48h 36m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:36
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    £136
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 20m
    0
    02:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £319
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    10:45
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £319
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    3h 15m
    0
    03:00
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    06:15
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £355
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    7h 35m
    0
    04:50
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    12:25
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £355

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Gontijo
    48h 56m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:56
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    £125
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Azul
    8h 50m
    0
    02:10
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    11:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £287
  • Azul
    7h 10m
    0
    01:00
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:10
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £301
  • LATAM Brasil
    6h 0m
    0
    12:50
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    18:50
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £307
  • LATAM Brasil
    8h 5m
    0
    02:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    10:45
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £319

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    15h 0m
    0
    17:10
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:10
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £136
  • Azul
    4h 55m
    0
    02:20
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    07:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £316
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 20m
    0
    02:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £319
  • LATAM Brasil
    12h 40m
    0
    05:00
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    17:40
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £319
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Gontijo
    48h 36m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:36
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    £150

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Gontijo
    48h 36m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:36
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    £108
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    15h 0m
    0
    17:10
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:10
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £142
  • LATAM Brasil
    13h 5m
    0
    04:35
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    17:40
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £271
  • LATAM Brasil
    12h 40m
    0
    05:00
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    17:40
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £271
  • Azul
    16h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    18:55
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £299

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Gontijo
    48h 36m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:36
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    £101
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    3h 15m
    0
    03:20
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    06:35
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £127
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    12h 50m
    0
    18:20
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    07:10
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £158
  • Azul
    9h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    00:55
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £166
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 20m
    0
    02:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £173

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    12h 30m
    0
    18:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    07:10
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £121
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    17h 30m
    0
    04:50
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    22:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £139
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 20m
    0
    02:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £254
  • LATAM Brasil
    6h 5m
    0
    04:35
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    10:40
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £254
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Gontijo
    48h 36m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:36
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    £128
  • Viação Nacional
    54h 3m
    0
    08:30
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:33
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Economy
    £138
  • BusX
    57h 5m
    0
    05:35
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    £142

What are the fastest trips from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro from Natal, RN in just 3h 15m with a Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 3h 15m
tomorrow
Monday
from 3h 15m
Tuesday
from 4h 40m
Wednesday
from 6h 10m
Thursday
from 3h 15m
Friday
from 4h 55m

    Fastest Flights today

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    3h 15m
    0
    03:00
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    06:15
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £355
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 20m
    0
    02:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £319
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    10:45
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £319
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 50m
    0
    03:05
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:55
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £390
  • Fastest Buses today

  • Gontijo
    48h 36m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:36
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    £136

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    3h 15m
    0
    03:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    06:55
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £355
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 30m
    0
    02:50
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:20
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £390
  • LATAM Brasil
    6h 0m
    0
    12:50
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    18:50
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £307
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    6h 15m
    0
    04:50
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    11:05
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £407
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Gontijo
    48h 56m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:56
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    £125

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Azul
    4h 40m
    0
    02:20
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £348
  • Azul
    4h 55m
    0
    02:20
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    07:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £316
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 20m
    0
    02:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £319
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 30m
    0
    02:50
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:20
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £382
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Gontijo
    48h 36m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:36
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    £150

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Azul
    6h 10m
    0
    18:45
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    00:55
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £317
  • Azul
    6h 40m
    0
    06:05
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    12:45
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £330
  • Azul
    7h 5m
    0
    02:10
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    09:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £317
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    8h 35m
    0
    12:05
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    20:40
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £357
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Gontijo
    48h 36m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:36
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    £108

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    3h 15m
    0
    03:20
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    06:35
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £127
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 20m
    0
    02:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £173
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 30m
    0
    02:50
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:20
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £174
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 45m
    0
    05:00
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    10:45
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £173
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Gontijo
    48h 36m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:36
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    £101

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Azul
    4h 55m
    0
    02:20
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    07:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £291
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 20m
    0
    02:40
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £254
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 30m
    0
    02:50
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    08:20
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £311
  • LATAM Brasil
    6h 5m
    0
    04:35
    Natal Airport
    Natal Airport
    10:40
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £254
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Gontijo
    48h 36m
    0
    14:00
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:36
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    £128
  • Viação Nacional
    54h 3m
    0
    08:30
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:33
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Nacional
    Economy
    £138
  • BusX
    57h 5m
    0
    05:35
    Natal, RN
    Coach Station
    14:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    £142
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

What are the most popular stations in Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro?

In Natal, RN, you will usually depart from Coach Station, Sams Club or Governador Tarcísio de Vasconcelos Maia Bus Stop, while in Rio de Janeiro you will be arriving at Bus Station do Rio, Afonso Pena or Botafogo, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Rio de Janeiro from Natal, RN? With 12 connections between 3 Bus, Flight and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro, you can pay as low as £101 with a Bus from Gontijo.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas: you will get to Rio de Janeiro in just 3h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro are LATAM Brasil, Azul and Gol Linhas Aéreas, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from São Gonçalo do Amarante, RN or to Bonsucesso, RJ, and look at flights from Natal Airport, and landing at Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular companies between Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro, are LATAM Brasil, Azul and Gol Linhas Aéreas. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Gontijo, BusX and Viação Nacional

Airlines: LATAM Brasil, Azul and Gol Linhas Aéreas

All you need to know when you travel from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro

How can I reach Rio de Janeiro from Natal, RN?

Every day, there are on average 12 connections between Bus, Flight and Car, with which you can get to Rio de Janeiro from Natal, RN.

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Natal, RN?

The distance between Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro is 2,090.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Natal, RN and Rio de Janeiro?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 56 kgs of CO2, a train 73 kgs, a car 355 kgs, and a flight 514 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just £101 by taking a Bus from Gontijo.

What is the fastest way to get from Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Rio de Janeiro in just 3h 15m with a Flight from Gol Linhas Aéreas.

More routes to Natal, RN and to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Natal, RN and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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