Bus Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE from various bus operators like Gontijo, Itapemirim Suzantur or Expresso Guanabara for the next days.

today

$132

tomorrow

$133

Friday

$128

Saturday

$132

Sunday

$128

Monday

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	56h 11m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:11 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$132	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 8/28/2026 6:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 11m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	55h 52m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:52 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$133	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 8/29/2026 5:52:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 52m
	Itapemirim Suzantur	157h 15m	9:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:15 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$142	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 157h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itapemirim Suzantur	133h 15m	9:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:15 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$128	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 133h 15m
	Gontijo	56h 11m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:11 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$132	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/28/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 11m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	56h 11m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:11 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station		Economy	$132	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/29/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 8/31/2026 6:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 11m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	85h 15m	9:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:15 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$128	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 9/2/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 85h 15m
Gontijo	57h 19m	8:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	São Conrado	5:19 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station	Economy	$131	A Bus from Gontijo goes from São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 5:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 19m
Gontijo	56h 59m	8:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Rio das Pedras	5:19 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station	Economy	$131	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Rio das Pedras, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 5:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 59m
Expresso Guanabara	55h 52m	10:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	5:52 PM	Sobral, CE	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$159	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 8/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sobral, CE (Brazil) arriving at 9/1/2026 5:52:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 52m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE is $128 on 8/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Itapemirim Suzantur and Expresso Guanabara that travel 7 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE starting from $128!

Cheapest Bus	$128
Fastest Bus	55h 19m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	1,342.5 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Itapemirim Suzantur and Expresso Guanabara

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Sobral, CE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

$139

Thursday 08/27

$200

Friday 08/28

$140

Saturday 08/29

$139

Sunday 08/30

$140

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

$132

Thursday 09/03

$163

Friday 09/04

$139

Saturday 09/05

$132

Sunday 09/06

$140

Monday 09/07

$140

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$132

Thursday 09/10

$159

Friday 09/11

$255

Saturday 09/12

$132

Sunday 09/13

$140

Monday 09/14

$255

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$140

Thursday 09/17

$128

Friday 09/18

$140

Saturday 09/19

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

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 Sobral, CE 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 Sobral, CE, 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 Sobral, CE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Sobral, CE

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

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

Central Bus Station

R. Dep. João Deodato 179

Aprazível

BR-222

Hospital do coração

Av. Gerardo Rangel 450

Patriarca

CE-240

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE bus

How much does a Rio de Janeiro Sobral, CE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $128 and takes 133h 15m to reach Sobral, CE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $128 and $254. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sobral, CE.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE bus route is served by approximately 7 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 Sobral, CE take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE is offered by Gontijo and takes 55h 19m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $140. 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 Sobral, CE?

The earliest bus arriving in Sobral, CE from Rio de Janeiro starts at 10:00 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 Sobral, CE?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Sobral, CE starts at 10:00 AM. 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 Sobral, CE route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Itapemirim Suzantur and Expresso Guanabara. 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 Sobral, CE?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Sobral, CE 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, Itapemirim Suzantur and Expresso Guanabara.

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

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro to Sobral, CE

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 Sobral, CE

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