Bus Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Viação Penha or Real Expresso for the next days.

today

$44

tomorrow

$44

Sunday

$44

Monday

Tuesday

$44

Wednesday

$44

Thursday

$69

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	17h 30m	12:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 0m	4:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Real Expresso	53h 55m	6:15 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$157	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	17h 30m	12:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 0m	4:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Real Expresso	54h 25m	6:15 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$157	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	17h 30m	12:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 0m	4:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Real Expresso	55h 0m	6:15 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$137	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	17h 30m	12:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 0m	4:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Real Expresso	55h 0m	6:15 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$145	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	17h 30m	12:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Viação Penha	17h 30m	7:00 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	12:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$44	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Real Expresso	55h 0m	6:15 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$137	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/4/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Penha	17h 30m	12:30 AM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$69	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/3/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 0m	4:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$69	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/3/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/4/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Viação Penha	16h 30m	8:30 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$69	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/3/2026 8:30:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/4/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Viação Penha	16h 45m	11:15 PM	Joinville, SC	Bus Station	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$69	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/3/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/4/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro via São José dos Campos, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  17h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Joinville, SC
  Bus Station
  
  11:30 AM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station, Joinville, SC (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 12:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
- Viação Sampaio
  
  5h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:00 PM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $26

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro is $42 on 9/18/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 47 daily buses from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 32 daily coaches between Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 125 buses from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Viação Penha and Real Expresso that travel 40 times every day by bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus	$42
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	40 Ø
Distance	423.6 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Penha and Real Expresso

Cheapest bus connections from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 40 buses from 2 bus companies leave Joinville, SC for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/28/2026 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

Friday 08/28

$49

Saturday 08/29

$44

Sunday 08/30

$44

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$46

Wednesday 09/02

$44

Thursday 09/03

$69

Friday 09/04

$68

Saturday 09/05

$69

Sunday 09/06

$69

Monday 09/07

$69

Tuesday 09/08

$57

Wednesday 09/09

$68

Thursday 09/10

$69

Friday 09/11

$69

Saturday 09/12

$69

Sunday 09/13

$44

Monday 09/14

$44

Tuesday 09/15

$44

Wednesday 09/16

$44

Thursday 09/17

$44

Friday 09/18

$42

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from $42, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro, with $42. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $137.

How to save money travelling from Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro

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

Bus Station

Terminal Central

Glória

Vila Nova

BR 101

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 Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Joinville, SC Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 17h 30m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $261. 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 Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 40 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Viação Penha and takes 16h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Joinville, SC starts at 12:30 AM. 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 Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Joinville, SC for Rio de Janeiro starts at 11:15 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 Joinville, SC Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Viação Penha and Real Expresso. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Joinville, SC 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: Viação Penha and Real Expresso.

What can I take with me on the Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC 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 Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 40 daily trips between Joinville, SC and Rio de Janeiro. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Joinville, SC to Rio de Janeiro

Basic

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

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Joinville, SC and to Rio de Janeiro

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