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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 or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today

$106

tomorrow

$106

Saturday

$106

Sunday

Monday

$103

Tuesday

$106

Wednesday

$106

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	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	$106	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 11m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	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	$106	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 11m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	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	$106	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 11m

Did you know that if you travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro via Salvador, BA, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  51h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:07 AM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 11:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 7m
- Aguia Branca
  
  32h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:35 PM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  9:50 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $58
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 8/31/2026 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m
Travel time is 5h 39m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	47h 28m	5:00 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	4:28 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$103	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/31/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 4:28:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 28m
	Gontijo	47h 18m	5:30 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	4:48 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$105	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/31/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 4:48:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 18m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	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	$106	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 11m
	Itapemirim Suzantur	54h 25m	2:25 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	8:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$121	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 2:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro via Salvador, BA, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  51h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:07 AM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 11:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 7m
- Aguia Branca
  
  32h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:35 PM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  9:50 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $58
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 8/31/2026 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m
Travel time is 5h 39m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	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	$106	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/4/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 11m

Did you know that if you travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro via Salvador, BA, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  51h 50m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  João Pessoa
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:07 AM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 11:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 7m
- Aguia Branca
  
  32h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:35 PM
  
  Salvador, BA
  Bus Station
  
  9:50 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $58
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 8/31/2026 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m
Travel time is 5h 39m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro is $103 on 8/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Gontijo and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 6 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 $103!

Cheapest Bus	$103
Fastest Bus	46h 11m
Earliest Bus	5:00 PM
Latest Bus	5:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	1,225.6 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 6 buses from 2 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 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

$181

Friday 08/28

$115

Saturday 08/29

$192

Sunday 08/30

$191

Monday 08/31

$103

Tuesday 09/01

$121

Wednesday 09/02

$110

Thursday 09/03

$113

Friday 09/04

$106

Saturday 09/05

$216

Sunday 09/06

$192

Monday 09/07

$194

Tuesday 09/08

$111

Wednesday 09/09

$112

Thursday 09/10

$113

Friday 09/11

$179

Saturday 09/12

$194

Sunday 09/13

$177

Monday 09/14

$103

Tuesday 09/15

$113

Wednesday 09/16

$113

Thursday 09/17

$111

Friday 09/18

$113

Saturday 09/19

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

Parque da Lagoa

Dislub Gas Station

Mangabeira

Posto Petrobrás 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

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

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 $103 and takes 47h 28m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $103 and $130. 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 6 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 $113. 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 5:00 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 and Itapemirim Suzantur. 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 and Itapemirim Suzantur.

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!