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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS from various bus operators like Viação Penha, Itapemirim Suzantur or Viação Kaissara Suzantur for the next days.
today
from $58
tomorrow
from $87
Wednesday
from $62
Thursday
from $59
Friday
from $77
Saturday
from $77
Sunday
from $87

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $58
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $85
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $104
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $104
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $111
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Plataforma 10
      36h 25m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      1:25 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      0
      Plataforma 10
      Premium Economy
      $29
    • Waiting Time 6h 35m
    • Busbud
      8h 25m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      4:25 AM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Rua Marcílio Dias
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 6h 55m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $87
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $103
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $105
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $106
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $109
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $45? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Plataforma 10
      36h 25m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      1:25 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      0
      Plataforma 10
      Premium Economy
      $29
    • Waiting Time 6h 35m
    • Busbud
      8h 25m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      4:25 AM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Rua Marcílio Dias
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 6h 55m longer, but you will save $45

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $62
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $87
  • Viação Penha
    27h 0m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    3:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $87
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $104
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $104
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Plataforma 10
      36h 25m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      1:25 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      0
      Plataforma 10
      Premium Economy
      $29
    • Waiting Time 6h 35m
    • Busbud
      8h 25m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      4:25 AM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Rua Marcílio Dias
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 9h 25m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Adamantina
    104h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:50 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Adamantina
    Basic
    $59
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $87
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $97
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $97
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $97
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Plataforma 10
      36h 25m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      1:25 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      0
      Plataforma 10
      Premium Economy
      $29
    • Waiting Time 6h 35m
    • Busbud
      8h 25m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      4:25 AM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Rua Marcílio Dias
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 6h 55m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $77
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $77
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $87
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $87
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Plataforma 10
      36h 25m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      1:25 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      0
      Plataforma 10
      Premium Economy
      $29
    • Waiting Time 6h 35m
    • Busbud
      8h 25m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      4:25 AM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Rua Marcílio Dias
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 6h 55m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    $77
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $87
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $87
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    $110
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    29h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Basic
    $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Plataforma 10
      36h 25m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      1:25 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      0
      Plataforma 10
      Premium Economy
      $29
    • Waiting Time 6h 35m
    • Busbud
      8h 25m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      4:25 AM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Rua Marcílio Dias
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 7h 25m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $87
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $91
  • Viação Penha
    29h 30m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    1:00 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Viação Penha
    Premium Economy
    $98
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $110
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    29h 30m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    9:30 PM
    Porto Alegre, RS
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS via Florianópolis, SC, you can save more than $45? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Plataforma 10
      36h 25m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      1:25 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      0
      Plataforma 10
      Premium Economy
      $29
    • Waiting Time 6h 35m
    • Busbud
      8h 25m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Florianópolis, SC
      Rita Maria Central Bus Station
      4:25 AM
      Porto Alegre, RS
      Rua Marcílio Dias
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 6h 55m longer, but you will save $45

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 37 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 85 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS, with 83 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Compare all providers like Viação Penha, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação Kaissara Suzantur that travel 24 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS starting from $58!

Cheapest Bus $58
Fastest Bus 27h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 4:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 24 Ø
Distance 696.6 miles
Bus Companies Viação Penha, Itapemirim Suzantur, Viação Kaissara Suzantur and Expresso Adamantina

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

Every day, 24 buses from 4 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Porto Alegre, RS: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/16
Monday 02/17
$114
Tuesday 02/18
$106
Wednesday 02/19
$104
Thursday 02/20
$59
Friday 02/21
$116
Saturday 02/22
$62
Sunday 02/23
$98
Monday 02/24
$110
Tuesday 02/25
$95
Wednesday 02/26
$94
Thursday 02/27
$77
Friday 02/28
$137
Saturday 03/01
$107
Sunday 03/02
$116
Monday 03/03
$92
Tuesday 03/04
$92
Wednesday 03/05
$102
Thursday 03/06
$78
Friday 03/07
$84
Saturday 03/08
$83
Sunday 03/09
$114
Monday 03/10
$107
Tuesday 03/11
$92
Wednesday 03/12
$92
Thursday 03/13
$54
Friday 03/14
$97
Saturday 03/15

The cheapest time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $58, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $87.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, with $58. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $85.

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, 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 Porto Alegre, 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 Porto Alegre, 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 Porto Alegre, RS are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, RS

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

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 Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS.

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

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $58 and takes 29h 30m to reach Porto Alegre, RS. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $58 and $200. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Porto Alegre, RS.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS bus route is served by approximately 24 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 Porto Alegre, RS take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS is offered by Viação Penha and takes 27h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $87. 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 Porto Alegre, RS?

The earliest bus arriving in Porto Alegre, 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 Porto Alegre, RS?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Porto Alegre, RS starts at 4:00 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 Rio de Janeiro Porto Alegre, RS route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, RS, passengers can travel with Viação Penha, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação Kaissara Suzantur. 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 Porto Alegre, RS?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, 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, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação Kaissara Suzantur.

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

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

Basic
Basic

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

More bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Porto Alegre, RS

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

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