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Casa do Maranhão
Museum celebrating popular culture, with exhibits on Bumba Meu Boi, festivals, costumes and Maranhão traditions.
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barreirinhas to São Luís is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barreirinhas to São Luís will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Barreirinhas for São Luís every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


The table below shows live departures for Barreirinhas to São Luís coaches for today, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:28 Barreirinhas, Posto Leal (Praça do Morro da Ladeira) | 4h56 | 18:24 São Luís, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:59 Barreirinhas, Posto Leal (Praça do Morro da Ladeira) | 4h48 | 21:47 São Luís, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:26 Barreirinhas, Posto Leal (Praça do Morro da Ladeira) | 4h30 | 2:56 São Luís, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Barreirinhas to São Luís run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:28, the last at 23:14. The fastest coach covers the 166 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 5:28 |
Last bus 23:14 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of São Luís — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect São Luís trip today.
Museum celebrating popular culture, with exhibits on Bumba Meu Boi, festivals, costumes and Maranhão traditions.
Museum dedicated to Maranhão visual arts, housed in a colonial mansion with paintings, sculpture and period interiors.
Museum of sacred art inside a historic building near the cathedral, showing devotional objects and church heritage.
Historic centre district of tiled façades, churches and mansions, best explored on foot for architecture and atmosphere.
Steep historic street lined with colourful azulejo-fronted houses, one of the city’s most photographed walking areas.
Lively square beside government buildings and the cathedral, central to many walking routes through the old town.
Rice cooked with dried shrimp, sesame and fragrant local spices. It is one of São Luís’s signature dishes with strong Afro-Indigenous coastal roots.
Blue crab picked from the shell and served as a rich stew or filling. A classic seaside speciality tied to Maranhão’s mangroves and coastal cooking.
Fresh-water fish, often fried or grilled, commonly served with rice, farofa and molho. It is a staple in Maranhão thanks to the region’s rivers and coast.
Refined restaurant in the historic centre serving contemporary Brazilian dishes with regional ingredients in an elegant colonial setting.
Traditional Maranhão restaurant known for local seafood and regional classics such as arroz de cuxá in a polished but relaxed space.
Well-known casual venue specialising in Maranhão cuisine, especially crab and regional seafood dishes, with a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for Brazil. Hotels in tourist areas and seafood can cost more, but local meals and buses remain fairly affordable for most visitors.
A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants; extra tipping is optional. Round up taxi fares modestly. Tipping in cafés is not expected but small change is appreciated.
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Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís -> Praça Deodoro, São Luís
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barreirinhas to São Luís by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at São Luís, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barreirinhas to São Luís buses use the Barreirinhas, Posto Leal (Praça do Morro da Ladeira) to São Luís, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Barreirinhas and São Luís bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barreirinhas, Posto Leal (Praça do Morro da Ladeira) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Barreirinhas, Posto Leal (Praça do Morro da Ladeira).
Available at Barreirinhas, Posto Leal (Praça do Morro da Ladeira): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barreirinhas, Posto Leal (Praça do Morro da Ladeira): Basic accessibility.
São Luís, Terminal Rodoviário is 7 km from São Luís city centre. Public transport options include:
São Luís, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court with local and fast food options
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are two ATMs inside terminal.
Ticket office support is available at São Luís, Terminal Rodoviário.
Available at São Luís, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at São Luís, Terminal Rodoviário: Wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms.
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