Bus João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Gontijo or Expresso Guanabara for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from $91

Tuesday

from $94

Wednesday

from $90

Thursday

from $88

Friday

from $102

Saturday

from $88

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	45h 46m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	3:06 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$91	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/11/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/13/2025 3:06:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m
Gontijo	45h 36m	5:30 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	3:06 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$91	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/11/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/13/2025 3:06:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 36m
Expresso Guanabara	51h 4m	6:00 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	9:04 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$145	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/11/2025 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/13/2025 9:04:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 4m
Gontijo	45h 46m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	3:06 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Basic	$168	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/11/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/13/2025 3:06:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 46m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

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
	Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio		Economy	$94	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/12/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/14/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$90	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/13/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/15/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$96	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/13/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/15/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$96	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/13/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/15/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$109	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/13/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/15/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m

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
	Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio		Economy	$88	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/14/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/16/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m
	Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio		Economy	$94	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/14/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/16/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$102	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/15/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/17/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$109	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/15/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/17/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$109	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/15/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/17/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$109	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/15/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/17/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m

Did you know that if you travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  62h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  João Pessoa
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/14/2025 11:20:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 8/14/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
- DeÔnibus
  
  42h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  1:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station do Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $78
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 8/15/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/17/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Travel time is 16h 44m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$88	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/16/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/18/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$94	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/16/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/18/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m
Gontijo	45h 26m	5:20 PM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$94	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/16/2025 5:20:00 PM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/18/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 26m
Expresso Guanabara	51h 4m	6:00 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	9:04 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$121	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/16/2025 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/18/2025 9:04:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 4m
Expresso Guanabara	51h 4m	6:00 AM	João Pessoa	Central Bus Station	9:04 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station do Rio	Economy	$124	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, João Pessoa (Brazil) at 8/16/2025 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station do Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 8/18/2025 9:04:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 4m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro is $86 on 8/25/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 19 buses from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro, while Morning sees the fewest connections between João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Gontijo and Expresso Guanabara that travel 3 times every day by bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro starting from $86!

Cheapest Bus	$86
Fastest Bus	45h 26m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	1,225.6 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo and Expresso Guanabara

Cheapest bus connections from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave João Pessoa for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/10

$122

Monday 08/11

$114

Tuesday 08/12

$130

Wednesday 08/13

$118

Thursday 08/14

$122

Friday 08/15

$102

Saturday 08/16

$96

Sunday 08/17

$114

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

$88

Wednesday 08/20

$94

Thursday 08/21

$88

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

$88

Sunday 08/24

$107

Monday 08/25

$86

Tuesday 08/26

$94

Wednesday 08/27

$118

Thursday 08/28

$115

Friday 08/29

Saturday 08/30

Sunday 08/31

$115

Monday 09/01

$86

Tuesday 09/02

$94

Wednesday 09/03

Thursday 09/04

$94

Friday 09/05

Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

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

With a price starting from $86, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $102.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro, with $88. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $121.

How to save money travelling from João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa 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 João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

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

Gontijo from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

Here you will find the key facts about the Gontijo bus route João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro:

Cheapest Price	$88
Fastest Bus	45h 26m
Earliest Bus	5:20 PM
Last Bus	5:20 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	8/8/2025

All bus stations and stops in João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro

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

Central Bus Station

Rua Francisco Londres

Parque da Lagoa

Dislub Gas Station

Mangabeira

Posto Petrobrás Gas Station

Bus Station do Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Afonso Pena

Rua Doutor Satamini 160

Botafogo

Praia de Botafogo 460

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 João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a João Pessoa Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $86 and takes 45h 26m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $86 and $170. 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 João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Gontijo and takes 45h 26m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $94. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from João Pessoa starts at 6:00 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 João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from João Pessoa for Rio de Janeiro starts at 5:20 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 João Pessoa Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Gontijo 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 João Pessoa and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between João Pessoa 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: Gontijo and Expresso Guanabara.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

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.

More bus routes to João Pessoa and to Rio de Janeiro

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