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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo from various bus operators like Aguia Branca, Expresso do Sul or 1001 for the next days.

today

$12

tomorrow

$11

Saturday

$15

Sunday

$16

Monday

$13

Tuesday

$13

Wednesday

$12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
1001	6h 30m	10:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:10 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from 1001 goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 10:40:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	11:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	$13	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/27/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Buser	7h 30m	10:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Ponto Estação Afonso Pena	6:20 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	Premium Economy	$14	A Bus from Buser goes from Ponto Estação Afonso Pena, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 10:50:00 AM to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/27/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Aguia Branca	7h 20m	10:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro		5:50 AM	São Paulo		Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 10:30:00 PM to , São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	11:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:30 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 11:00:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 10m	10:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:40 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	$11	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 10:30:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
1001	6h 30m	10:40 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:10 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from 1001 goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 10:40:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Buser	7h 30m	10:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Ponto Estação Afonso Pena	6:20 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Buser goes from Ponto Estação Afonso Pena, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 10:50:00 AM to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	5:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Branca	6h 30m	12:10 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:40 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 12:10:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 20m	9:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:20 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Buser	7h 30m	10:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Ponto Estação Afonso Pena	6:20 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Buser goes from Ponto Estação Afonso Pena, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 10:50:00 AM to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	5:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 5:00:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Branca	6h 30m	4:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 4:00:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Expresso Adamantina	5h 30m	11:59 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:29 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Expresso Adamantina goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 11:59:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 5:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo via São José dos Campos, you can save more than $1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  8h 12m
  
  0
  
  11:58 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  5:40 AM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 11:58:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 42m
- Buser
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  8:10 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 6:00:00 AM to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel time is 2h 42m longer, but you will save $1

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Buser	7h 30m	10:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Ponto Estação Afonso Pena	6:20 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Buser goes from Ponto Estação Afonso Pena, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 10:50:00 AM to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	2:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 2:30:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
wemobi	6h 25m	9:20 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:45 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from wemobi goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 9:20:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo via São José dos Campos, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Viação Sampaio
  
  8h 12m
  
  0
  
  11:58 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  5:40 AM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Viação Sampaio goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 11:58:00 PM to Central Bus Station, São José dos Campos (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 42m
- Buser
  
  2h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  São José dos Campos
  Shopping Colinas Bus Stop
  
  8:10 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Colinas Bus Stop, São José dos Campos (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 6:00:00 AM to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Travel time is 1h 47m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	10:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:20 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/31/2026 10:50:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Aguia Branca	7h 20m	10:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro		5:50 AM	São Paulo		Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/31/2026 10:30:00 PM to , São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	5:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/31/2026 5:00:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	9:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/31/2026 9:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Viação Rio Doce	6h 30m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	4:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	$17	A Bus from Viação Rio Doce goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/31/2026 10:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Buser	7h 30m	7:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Burger King - Av. das Américas	3:00 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Buser goes from Burger King - Av. das Américas, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 7:30:00 AM to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Viação Penha	6h 0m	5:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Viação Penha goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 5:00:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Aguia Branca	6h 20m	11:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:50 AM	São Paulo		Basic	$15	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 11:30:00 PM to , São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
wemobi	7h 10m	11:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown	6:10 AM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from wemobi goes from Barra da Tijuca - Shopping Uptown, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 11:00:00 PM to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Auto Viação Catarinense	6h 30m	5:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	$16	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/1/2026 5:30:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Buser	7h 30m	10:50 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Ponto Estação Afonso Pena	6:20 PM	São Paulo	Barra Funda Bus Station	Premium Economy	$12	A Bus from Buser goes from Ponto Estação Afonso Pena, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 10:50:00 AM to Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Auto Viação Catarinense	7h 10m	11:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:10 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	$13	A Bus from Auto Viação Catarinense goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 11:00:00 PM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Aguia Branca	7h 20m	10:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro		5:50 AM	São Paulo		Premium Economy	$15	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 10:30:00 PM to , São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/3/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Itapemirim Suzantur	6h 30m	9:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	3:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Basic	$16	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 9:00:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Expresso do Sul	6h 30m	6:30 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	1:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Expresso do Sul goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 9/2/2026 6:30:00 AM to Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is $11 on 8/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 1399 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1044 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3518 buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, with 1009 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Compare all providers like Aguia Branca, Expresso do Sul and 1001 that travel 1208 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1208 Ø
Distance	220.4 miles
Bus Companies	Aguia Branca, Expresso do Sul, 1001, Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Penha, Auto Viação Catarinense, Viação Rio Doce, Viação Kaissara Suzantur, Aguia Flex, Buser and 5 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Every day, 1208 buses from 15 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for São Paulo: 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

$18

Saturday 08/29

$17

Sunday 08/30

$27

Monday 08/31

$17

Tuesday 09/01

$15

Wednesday 09/02

$18

Thursday 09/03

$18

Friday 09/04

$16

Saturday 09/05

$17

Sunday 09/06

$22

Monday 09/07

$32

Tuesday 09/08

$16

Wednesday 09/09

$17

Thursday 09/10

$16

Friday 09/11

$11

Saturday 09/12

$19

Sunday 09/13

$19

Monday 09/14

$18

Tuesday 09/15

$13

Wednesday 09/16

$14

Thursday 09/17

$14

Friday 09/18

$14

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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

With a price starting from $11, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, with $11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo, 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 São Paulo are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo from our users.

Aguia Branca from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Here you will find the key facts about the Aguia Branca bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo:

Cheapest Price	$15
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Last Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Connections	269 Ø
Found on	8/27/2026

Viação Penha from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Here you will find the key facts about the Viação Penha bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo:

Cheapest Price	$15
Fastest Bus	5h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:10 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	146 Ø
Found on	8/27/2026

1001 from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

Here you will find the key facts about the 1001 bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo:

Cheapest Price	$12
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	187 Ø
Found on	8/27/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Rio de Janeiro - São Paulo

Tricia Tromans, 1/14/2026

I had an excellent experience using your coach service from Rio to São Paulo. The entire experience receives a 10/10. The bus is comfortable, with check-in service, cleanliness of the bus, seating(you ... I had an excellent experience using your coach service from Rio to São Paulo. The entire experience receives a 10/10. The bus is comfortable, with check-in service, cleanliness of the bus, seating(you have a lot of recline), lavatories, and a stop for lunch. This is a great way to see the countryside of Brazil. Highly recommended.

PRISCILA ALCARAZ, 12/6/2024

Ônibus com cheiro de urina , moscas, atrasou mais de duas horas pois deveria chegar 12:30 em São Paulo e chegou quase 15:00.Quase perdi meu evento.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

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

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

Tietê Bus Station

Vila Guilherme

Barra Funda Bus Station

Rua Aloysio Biondi, s/n Barra Funda

Sala VIP Bella Vita

Av. Ordem e Progresso 95

Jabaquara Bus Station

Avenida Engenheiro Armando de Arruda Pereira 2022

Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop

Rua São Caetano 812

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro São Paulo bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 7h 10m to reach São Paulo. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

This route is offered by 15 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $151. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to São Paulo.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo bus route is served by approximately 1208 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 São Paulo take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is offered by Aguia Branca and takes 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. 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 São Paulo?

The earliest bus arriving in São Paulo from Rio de Janeiro starts at 12:05 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 São Paulo?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for São Paulo 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 São Paulo route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo, passengers can travel with Aguia Branca, Expresso do Sul and 1001. 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 São Paulo?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Aguia Branca, Expresso do Sul and 1001.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo 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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo

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 Rio de Janeiro and to São Paulo

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