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Compare all timetables for the bus from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro

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

today
from $44
tomorrow
from $41
Wednesday
from $41
Thursday
from $44
Friday
from $38
Saturday
from $42
Sunday
from $44

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 20h 0m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 8:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $44
Viação Penha 21h 0m 7:00 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $44
Itapemirim Suzantur 16h 6m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:36 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Basic $49
Itapemirim Suzantur 16h 6m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:36 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Basic $49
Viação Kaissara Suzantur 16h 6m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:36 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $49

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 20h 0m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 8:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $41
Viação Penha 21h 0m 7:00 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $41
Itapemirim Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $55
Itapemirim Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $55
Viação Kaissara Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $55

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 21h 0m 7:00 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $41
Viação Penha 21h 0m 7:00 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $47
Itapemirim Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $55
Viação Kaissara Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $55
Itapemirim Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $56

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 20h 0m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 8:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $44
Viação Penha 21h 0m 7:00 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $44
Itapemirim Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $55
Itapemirim Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $55
Real Expresso 57h 0m 3:30 AM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Basic $178

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 17h 50m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 6:20 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $38
Itapemirim Suzantur 17h 50m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 6:20 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $38
Viação Penha 20h 0m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 8:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $41
Viação Penha 21h 0m 7:00 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $41
Viação Kaissara Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $62

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 20h 0m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 8:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $42
Viação Penha 21h 0m 7:00 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $42
Itapemirim Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Basic $61
Itapemirim Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $61
Real Expresso 57h 0m 3:30 AM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Economy $182

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Viação Penha 20h 0m 12:30 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 8:30 AM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $44
Viação Penha 21h 0m 7:00 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $44
Itapemirim Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $69
Itapemirim Suzantur 21h 15m 4:45 PM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Premium Economy $69
Real Expresso 57h 0m 3:30 AM Florianópolis, SC Rita Maria Central Bus Station 12:30 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Basic $188

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro is $38 on 8/22/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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

See here how frequent the connections between Florianópolis, SC and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily buses from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 30 daily coaches between Florianópolis, SC and Rio de Janeiro.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 147 buses from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro, while Night sees the fewest connections between Florianópolis, SC and Rio de Janeiro, with 20 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Viação Penha, Itapemirim Suzantur and Real Expresso that travel 37 times every day by bus from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro starting from $38!

Cheapest Bus $38
Fastest Bus 16h 6m
Earliest Bus 3:30 AM
Latest Bus 8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 37 Ø
Distance 464.4 miles
Bus Companies Viação Penha, Itapemirim Suzantur, Real Expresso and Viação Kaissara Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 37 buses from 4 bus companies leave Florianópolis, SC for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/17
Monday 08/18
$45
Tuesday 08/19
$43
Wednesday 08/20
$47
Thursday 08/21
$45
Friday 08/22
$38
Saturday 08/23
$64
Sunday 08/24
$44
Monday 08/25
$44
Tuesday 08/26
$43
Wednesday 08/27
$38
Thursday 08/28
$43
Friday 08/29
$38
Saturday 08/30
$43
Sunday 08/31
$43
Monday 09/01
$42
Tuesday 09/02
$57
Wednesday 09/03
$42
Thursday 09/04
$42
Friday 09/05
$42
Saturday 09/06
$42
Sunday 09/07
$42
Monday 09/08
$42
Tuesday 09/09
$42
Wednesday 09/10
$42
Thursday 09/11
$42
Friday 09/12
$42
Saturday 09/13

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $38, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro, with $38. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

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

Beloved bus companies from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro

These are the most booked bus companies between Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro from our users.

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

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Florianópolis, 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 $38 and takes 17h 50m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $38 and $269. 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 Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 37 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Itapemirim Suzantur and takes 16h 6m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Florianópolis, SC starts at 3:30 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 Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Florianópolis, SC for Rio de Janeiro starts at 8:00 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 Florianópolis, SC Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Viação Penha, Itapemirim Suzantur 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 Florianópolis, SC and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Florianópolis, 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, Itapemirim Suzantur and Real Expresso.

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

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

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

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

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Florianópolis, 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!

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