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What is the best way to travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Buses and Flights for the journey to Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 27 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
6h 15m
£7
£10
1566
Car
5h 10m
£11
£260
13
Flight
0h 55m
£172
£285
58

What is the cheapest way to reach Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just £7 by taking a Bus from Buser, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £8
tomorrow
from £9
Monday
from £9
Tuesday
from £7
Wednesday
from £8
Thursday
from £9
Friday
from £9

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Buser
    7h 10m
    0
    14:00
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    21:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Avenida Pasteur
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Economy
    £9
  • 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
    £11
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    14:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    21:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    £12
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    19:30
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    20:35
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £186
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:15
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    07:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £191
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 0m
    0
    07:20
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    08:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £191
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 10m
    0
    07:30
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    08:40
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £265
  • Cheapest Carpool today

  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    01:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    13:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    13:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    19:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    19:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    01:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Economy
    £9
  • 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
    £10
  • 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
    £11
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    07:05
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    13:35
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    £12
  • Cheapest Carpool tomorrow

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    16:00
    São Paulo
    21:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    00:10
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    05:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 30m
    0
    15:30
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    21:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    01:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 10m
    0
    08:40
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    09:50
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £220
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    11:15
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    12:20
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £220
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:45
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    07:50
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £223
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 10m
    0
    11:25
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    12:35
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £223

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Economy
    £9
  • Buser
    8h 0m
    0
    22:45
    São Paulo
    Hebraica-Rebouças
    06:45
    Rio de Janeiro
    Recreio dos Bandeirantes
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £9
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    09:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    15:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £11
  • 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
    £11
  • Cheapest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 30m
    0
    04:00
    São Paulo
    09:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 30m
    0
    05:00
    São Paulo
    10:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 40m
    0
    13:00
    São Paulo
    18:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    05:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    11:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:05
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    07:10
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £203
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    21:15
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    22:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £203
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    14:00
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    15:05
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £254
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    15:10
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    16:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £254

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Buser
    8h 10m
    0
    22:30
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    06:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £7
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Basic
    £9
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    00:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    £11
  • 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
    £11
  • Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    15:20
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    20:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    15:10
    São Paulo
    20:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    05:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    11:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    17:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    16:10
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    17:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £186
  • Azul
    1h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    18:30
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £186
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 10m
    0
    07:25
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    08:35
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £228
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    08:00
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    09:05
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £228

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • 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
    £8
  • Buser
    7h 10m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    14:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Metrô São Francisco Xavier
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £8
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Basic
    £9
  • 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
    £11
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Azul
    1h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    11:00
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £172
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    16:10
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    17:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £172
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:05
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    07:10
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £256
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    09:20
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    10:25
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £256
  • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    05:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    11:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    17:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    17:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    23:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    23:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    05:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Buser
    7h 10m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    14:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Metrô São Francisco Xavier
    0
    Buser
    Economy
    £9
  • 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
    £10
  • 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
    £11
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    7h 10m
    0
    23:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    06:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Premium Economy
    £11
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 10m
    0
    10:10
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    17:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 10m
    0
    07:25
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    08:35
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £247
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    11:15
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    12:20
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £247
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:55
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £250
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 10m
    0
    11:50
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    13:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £250

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • 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
    £9
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Economy
    £9
  • Buser
    8h 10m
    0
    22:30
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    06:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    Posto Petrobras
    0
    Buser
    Premium Economy
    £9
  • Águia Branca
    6h 30m
    0
    08:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    14:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Águia Branca
    Basic
    £10
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    21:15
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    22:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £192
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    06:30
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    07:35
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £200
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 10m
    0
    09:15
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    10:25
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £213
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 5m
    0
    11:45
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    12:50
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £213

What are the fastest trips from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo in just 0h 55m with a Flight from Azul. 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.

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from 1h 0m
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Thursday
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    Fastest Flights today

  • Azul
    0h 55m
    0
    19:15
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    20:10
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £289
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    13:15
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    14:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £404
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 0m
    0
    07:20
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    08:20
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £191
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £404
  • Fastest Carpool today

  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    01:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    13:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    13:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    19:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    19:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    01:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Fastest Buses today

  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Economy
    £9
  • 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
    £11
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    06:15
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    12:45
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    14:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    21:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    £12

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • Azul
    0h 55m
    0
    17:20
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    18:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £341
  • LATAM Brasil
    0h 55m
    0
    08:15
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    09:10
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £372
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    08:35
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    09:35
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £365
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £377
  • Fastest Carpool tomorrow

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    16:00
    São Paulo
    21:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £11
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    00:10
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    05:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 30m
    0
    15:30
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    21:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    01:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Economy
    £9
  • 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
    £11
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    07:05
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    13:35
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    FlixBus
    Premium Economy
    £12
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    06:15
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    12:45
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £12

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Azul
    0h 55m
    0
    19:15
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    20:10
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £307
  • LATAM Brasil
    0h 55m
    0
    08:05
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    09:00
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £405
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £405
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    08:35
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    09:35
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £405
  • Fastest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 30m
    0
    04:00
    São Paulo
    09:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 30m
    0
    05:00
    São Paulo
    10:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 40m
    0
    13:00
    São Paulo
    18:40
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    05:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    11:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Economy
    £9
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    09:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    15:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £11
  • 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
    £11
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    09:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    15:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £11

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Azul
    1h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    18:30
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £186
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £357
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    08:35
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    09:35
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £357
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    16:10
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    17:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £186
  • Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    15:20
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    20:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    15:10
    São Paulo
    20:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    05:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    11:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    17:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Basic
    £9
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    00:30
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    07:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    £11
  • 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
    £11
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    06:15
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    12:45
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £11

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Azul
    1h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    11:00
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £172
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £333
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    09:45
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    10:45
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £333
  • Azul
    1h 5m
    0
    16:10
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    17:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £172
  • Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    05:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    11:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    17:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    17:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    23:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Urben Turismo
    6h 0m
    0
    23:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 2
    05:00
    Rio de Janeiro
    Rodoviária Castelo
    0
    Urben Turismo
    Premium Economy
    from £409
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • 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
    £8
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Basic
    £9
  • 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
    £11
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    06:15
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    12:45
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £11

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Azul
    0h 55m
    0
    19:15
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    20:10
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £316
  • Azul
    1h 0m
    0
    08:15
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    09:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £255
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £333
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    08:35
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    09:35
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £333
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • 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
    £10
  • 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
    £11
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    6h 30m
    0
    06:15
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    12:45
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    £11
  • Buser
    7h 10m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo
    Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
    14:10
    Rio de Janeiro
    Metrô São Francisco Xavier
    0
    Buser
    Economy
    £9
  • Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    7h 10m
    0
    10:10
    Congonhas - São Paulo Airport
    17:20
    Rio de Janeiro
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Azul
    0h 55m
    0
    19:15
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    20:10
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £230
  • Azul
    1h 0m
    0
    08:15
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    09:15
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £230
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    13:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    14:00
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £270
  • LATAM Brasil
    1h 0m
    0
    07:00
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport
    São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport - Terminal 1
    08:00
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    Rio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from £271
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Aguia Flex
    6h 15m
    0
    17:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    23:15
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Aguia Flex
    Premium Economy
    £11
  • Auto Viação Catarinense
    6h 30m
    0
    11:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    17:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Auto Viação Catarinense
    Economy
    £9
  • Águia Branca
    6h 30m
    0
    08:00
    São Paulo
    Tietê Bus Station
    14:30
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Águia Branca
    Basic
    £10
  • 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
    £9
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

What are the most popular stations in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro?

In São Paulo, you will usually depart from Tietê Bus Station, Barra Funda Bus Station or Jabaquara Coach Station, 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 São Paulo? With 18 connections between 27 Car, Bus and Flight 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 São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, you can pay as low as £7 with a Bus from Buser.

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 Azul: you will get to Rio de Janeiro in just 0h 55m.

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 São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are Gol Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Brasil and Urben Turismo, 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 São Paulo 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 Congonhas - São Paulo Airport or to Bonsucesso, RJ, and look at flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Bus companies: Auto Viação Catarinense, Buser, Viação Rio Doce and 5 more.

Airlines: Gol Linhas Aéreas, LATAM Brasil, Azul and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from São Paulo 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 São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

How can I reach Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo?

Every day, there are on average 18 connections between Car, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo.

How far is Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 354.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between São Paulo 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 10 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 60 kgs, and a flight 87 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just £7 by taking a Bus from Buser.

What is the fastest way to get from São Paulo 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 0h 55m with a Flight from Azul.

More routes to São Paulo and to Rio de Janeiro

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

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