Bus João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Gontijo, Itapemirim Suzantur or Auto Viação Progresso for the next days.

today

$118

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

$115

Tuesday

$144

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	46h 11m	5:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	3:11 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$118	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 10/23/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/25/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 11m
Itapemirim Suzantur	56h 40m	12:10 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	8:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$140	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 10/23/2026 12:10:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/25/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
Itapemirim Suzantur	55h 50m	12:10 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$144	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 10/23/2026 12:10:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/25/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	47h 18m	5:30 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	4:48 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$115	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 10/26/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/28/2026 4:48:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 18m
Gontijo	47h 28m	5:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	4:28 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$136	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 10/26/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/28/2026 4:28:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 28m
Itapemirim Suzantur	56h 40m	12:10 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	8:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$139	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 10/26/2026 12:10:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/28/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m
Auto Viação Progresso	56h 40m	10:20 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$155	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 10/26/2026 10:20:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/28/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itapemirim Suzantur	55h 50m	12:10 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$144	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 10/27/2026 12:10:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/29/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 50m
	Gontijo	46h 11m	5:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	3:11 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$150	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 10/27/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/29/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 11m

Did you know that if you travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro via Estância, SE, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Rota Transportes
  
  50h 30m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:25 AM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Rota Transportes goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 10/28/2026 7:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) arriving at 10/29/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
- Aguia Branca
  
  37h 25m
  
  0
  
  8:35 AM
  
  Estância, SE
  Bus Stop
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $79
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Stop, Estância, SE (Brazil) at 10/29/2026 8:35:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/30/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 25m
Travel time is 4h 19m longer, but you will save $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro is $108 on 11/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 buses from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro, while Morning sees the fewest connections between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Itapemirim Suzantur and Auto Viação Progresso that travel 8 times every day by bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro starting from $108!

Cheapest Bus	$108
Fastest Bus	46h 11m
Earliest Bus	12:10 PM
Latest Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	1,225.6 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Itapemirim Suzantur and Auto Viação Progresso

Cheapest bus connections from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave João Pessoa for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

$129

Saturday 10/24

$158

Sunday 10/25

Monday 10/26

$128

Tuesday 10/27

$144

Wednesday 10/28

Thursday 10/29

$124

Friday 10/30

$118

Saturday 10/31

$158

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$114

Tuesday 11/03

$118

Wednesday 11/04

$118

Thursday 11/05

$130

Friday 11/06

$111

Saturday 11/07

$158

Sunday 11/08

Monday 11/09

$108

Tuesday 11/10

$111

Wednesday 11/11

$111

Thursday 11/12

$111

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from $108, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $111.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro, with $115. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $153.

How to save money travelling from João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa 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 buses from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro.

Central Bus Station

Rua Francisco Londres

Mangabeira

Parque da Lagoa

Posto Petrobrás Gas Station

Dislub Gas Station

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Rodoviária Manilha

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 João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a João Pessoa Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $108 and takes 47h 18m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $108 and $230. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

On average, how many connections are available from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Gontijo and takes 46h 11m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $118. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa starts at 12:10 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from João Pessoa for Rio de Janeiro starts at 5:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the João Pessoa Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Itapemirim Suzantur and Auto Viação Progresso. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between João Pessoa 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, Itapemirim Suzantur and Auto Viação Progresso.

What can I take with me on the João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro bus route?

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 João Pessoa Rio de Janeiro bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the João Pessoa 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 traveling 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 João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route João Pessoa 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.

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to João Pessoa and to Rio de Janeiro

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