Bus Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS from various bus operators like Viação Penha for the next days.

today

$118

tomorrow

$96

Sunday

$96

Monday

Tuesday

$96

Wednesday

$96

Thursday

$116

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	37h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:30 PM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$118	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m
	Viação Penha	39h 45m	5:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$144	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS via Tijucas, SC, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Penha
  
  40h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Tijucas, SC
  Rodoviária
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 5:15:00 PM to Rodoviária, Tijucas, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
- Viação Penha
  
  14h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Tijucas, SC
  Rodoviária
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Rio Grande, RS
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Rodoviária, Tijucas, SC (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	37h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:30 PM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$96	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m
	Viação Penha	39h 45m	5:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$106	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	37h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:30 PM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$96	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m
	Viação Penha	39h 45m	5:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$105	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	37h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:30 PM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$96	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	37h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:30 PM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$96	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Penha	39h 45m	5:15 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:00 AM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$116	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/3/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/5/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 45m
	Viação Penha	37h 0m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:30 PM	Rio Grande, RS	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$123	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/3/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/4/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS via Sombrio, SC, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- JBL Turismo
  
  44h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Sombrio, SC
  Estação Rodoviária
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from JBL Turismo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 1:00:00 PM to Estação Rodoviária, Sombrio, SC (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
- Viação Penha
  
  8h 40m
  
  0
  
  12:20 AM
  
  Sombrio, SC
  Estação Rodoviária
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Rio Grande, RS
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Estação Rodoviária, Sombrio, SC (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 12:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Rio Grande, RS (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Travel time is 7h 0m longer, but you will save $29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS is $96 on 8/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande, RS

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande, RS.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 54 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande, RS, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS

Compare all providers like Viação Penha that travel 10 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS starting from $96!

Cheapest Bus	$96
Fastest Bus	37h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	5:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	832.3 miles
Bus Companies	Viação Penha

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS

Every day, 10 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Rio Grande, RS: 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

$118

Saturday 08/29

$99

Sunday 08/30

$96

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$116

Wednesday 09/02

$98

Thursday 09/03

$123

Friday 09/04

$116

Saturday 09/05

$116

Sunday 09/06

$125

Monday 09/07

$125

Tuesday 09/08

$123

Wednesday 09/09

$96

Thursday 09/10

$98

Friday 09/11

$96

Saturday 09/12

$96

Sunday 09/13

$121

Monday 09/14

$111

Tuesday 09/15

$112

Wednesday 09/16

$96

Thursday 09/17

$96

Friday 09/18

$96

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS

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

With a price starting from $96, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $96.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS, with $96. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $105.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS

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 Rio Grande, RS 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 Rio Grande, RS, 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 Rio Grande, RS are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande, RS

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

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

Cassino Bus Station

Bus Station

Taim

Povo Novo BR-392

Vila Santa Rosa

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Rio Grande, RS bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $96 and takes 37h 0m to reach Rio Grande, RS. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $96 and $159. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio Grande, RS.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS bus route is served by approximately 10 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 Rio Grande, RS take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS is offered by Viação Penha and takes 37h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $148. 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 Rio Grande, RS?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio Grande, RS 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 Rio Grande, RS?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Rio Grande, RS starts at 5:15 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 Rio de Janeiro Rio Grande, RS route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS, passengers can travel with Viação Penha. 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 Rio Grande, RS?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande, RS 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.

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

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande, RS

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 Rio Grande, RS

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