Bus Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG from various bus operators like Viação UTIL, Rápido Federal or Buser for the next days.

today

$12

tomorrow

$12

Saturday

$12

Sunday

$12

Monday

Tuesday

$12

Wednesday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação UTIL	5h 5m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:35 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/27/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Viação UTIL	5h 5m	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:35 AM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Rápido Federal	4h 40m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:40 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/27/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Viação UTIL	4h 50m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:50 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/27/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação UTIL	5h 5m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:35 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Viação UTIL	4h 30m	1:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:50 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 1:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Rápido Federal	4h 40m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:40 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Buser	5h 10m	7:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Estacionamento Fleming Park	12:10 AM	Barbacena, MG	POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Buser goes from Estacionamento Fleming Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 7:00:00 PM to POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Buser	4h 30m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Posto Lagoa Petrobrás	5:30 PM	Barbacena, MG	POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Buser goes from Posto Lagoa Petrobrás, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Rápido Federal	4h 40m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:40 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Viação UTIL	5h 5m	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:35 AM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Viação UTIL	4h 40m	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:10 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Viação UTIL	4h 50m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:50 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação UTIL	5h 5m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:35 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Viação UTIL	4h 30m	1:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:50 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 1:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Rápido Federal	4h 40m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:40 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Buser	5h 5m	1:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Posto Lagoa Petrobrás	6:05 PM	Barbacena, MG	POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Buser goes from Posto Lagoa Petrobrás, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 1:00:00 PM to POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Buser	5h 10m	7:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Estacionamento Fleming Park	12:10 AM	Barbacena, MG	POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Buser goes from Estacionamento Fleming Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 7:00:00 PM to POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação UTIL	4h 55m	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:25 AM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Rápido Federal	4h 40m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:40 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Viação UTIL	5h 10m	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:40 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Viação UTIL	4h 50m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:50 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Rápido Federal	4h 40m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:40 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Buser	5h 10m	7:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Estacionamento Fleming Park	12:10 AM	Barbacena, MG	POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Buser goes from Estacionamento Fleming Park, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 7:00:00 PM to POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Viação UTIL	5h 5m	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:35 AM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$14	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Viação UTIL	5h 10m	8:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:40 PM	Barbacena, MG	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Barbacena, MG (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG is $12 on 8/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Barbacena, MG

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 115 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 55 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Barbacena, MG.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 226 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Barbacena, MG, with 110 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG

Compare all providers like Viação UTIL, Rápido Federal and Buser that travel 83 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	83 Ø
Distance	121.6 miles
Bus Companies	Viação UTIL, Rápido Federal and Buser

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG

Every day, 83 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Barbacena, MG: 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

$16

Friday 08/28

$16

Saturday 08/29

$12

Sunday 08/30

$13

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$14

Wednesday 09/02

$16

Thursday 09/03

$12

Friday 09/04

$22

Saturday 09/05

$12

Sunday 09/06

$13

Monday 09/07

$22

Tuesday 09/08

$22

Wednesday 09/09

$12

Thursday 09/10

$12

Friday 09/11

$12

Saturday 09/12

$12

Sunday 09/13

$12

Monday 09/14

$12

Tuesday 09/15

$13

Wednesday 09/16

$12

Thursday 09/17

$12

Friday 09/18

$32

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG

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

With a price starting from $12, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG

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 Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG 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 Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Barbacena, MG

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

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

Bus Station

Av. D Pedro II 1480

POSTO CABANA + GNV Gas Station

Rua São Francisco 120

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Barbacena, MG bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 5h 5m to reach Barbacena, MG. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $34. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Barbacena, MG.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG bus route is served by approximately 83 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG is offered by Viação UTIL and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $12. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG?

The earliest bus arriving in Barbacena, MG from Rio de Janeiro starts at 7:30 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 Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Barbacena, MG starts at 11:59 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 Rio de Janeiro Barbacena, MG route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG, passengers can travel with Viação UTIL, Rápido Federal and Buser. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro and Barbacena, MG?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Barbacena, MG 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 UTIL, Rápido Federal and Buser.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG?

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 83 daily trips between Rio de Janeiro and Barbacena, MG. 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.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena, MG

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 Rio de Janeiro and to Barbacena, MG

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