Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ bus with Penha

Tue 22 Sept
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 22 Sept

Cheapest price on 22 Sept

£43

Average ticket price on 22 Sept

£48

Fastest journey on 22 Sept

13 h

Average journey duration on 22 Sept

13 h 41 m

Buses on 22 Sept

5

Distance

676 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £43.

Fast coaches

On Tue 22 Sept, we found 5 buses from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ, including 5 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 676 km distance in an average of 13 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h .

The slowest buses will take 15 h 15 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.

  • Itapemirim
    19:3013h35
    Curitiba, Rodoviária
    9:05Rio de Janeiro
    £431One-way
    0 changes
  • Penha
    19:1513h00
    Curitiba
    8:15Rio de Janeiro
    £431One-way
    0 changes
  • Penha
    23:5513h05
    Curitiba
    13:00Rio de Janeiro
    £431One-way
    0 changes
  • Águia Branca
    19:3013h30
    Curitiba
    9:00Rio de Janeiro
    £481One-way
    0 changes
  • Itapemirim
    22:4515h15
    Curitiba, Rodoviária
    14:00Rio de Janeiro
    £641One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and flight for Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £399.

Distance: 676 km

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£42

Average Price

Cheapest

£399

Average Price

£99

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

14h 34m

Average total duration

14h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 40m

Onboard

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2h 0m

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10h 51m

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Penha

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is a coach with an average price of £42.

This is compared to other travel options from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ:

A coach is £357 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ costing on average £399.

The fastest way to travel from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Rio de Janeiro, RJ take longer:

Coach takes on average 14h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, RJ including taking a coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £57. The journey takes 14h 4m versus 10h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Penha.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Live departures

Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ bus times

The table below shows live departures for Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ coaches for today, Monday 21 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Penha19:15 Curitiba
13h00
8:15 Rio de Janeiro0 changesdirect
Itapemirim19:30 Curitiba, Rodoviária
13h35
9:05 Rio de Janeiro0 changesdirect
Águia Branca19:30 Curitiba
13h30
9:00 Rio de Janeiro0 changesdirect
Itapemirim22:45 Curitiba, Rodoviária
15h15
14:00 Rio de Janeiro0 changesdirect
Penha23:55 Curitiba
13h05
13:00 Rio de Janeiro0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ coaches with Omio?

Águia Branca as well as Itapemirim, FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil, Penha and more offer coaches services from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

Why book with Omio vs Águia Branca?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Águia Branca, but also compare tickets for the likes of Itapemirim, FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil or Penha to find the best option for your trip from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Itapemirim, FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil or Penha to find the best option for your trip from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ

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Buses from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.

There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 676 km distance in 13h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
676 km
Average bus duration
14h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
13h 0m
First bus
0:10
Last bus
23:55
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
3 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Penha, Itapemirim, Águia Branca, FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJYou can travel by bus between Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with Penha, Itapemirim, Águia Branca, FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Águia Branca

About
Águia Branca is a prominent Brazilian bus company, established in 1946, offering extensive road transportation services across Brazil. It operates over 201 daily departures, connecting major cities like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Salvador, and serving more than 700 destinations across several states including Espírito Santo, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. The company is part of the larger Grupo Águia Branca, which also includes logistics and vehicle sales divisions. Águia Branca is known for its focus on comfort and safety, with various bus types such as Conventional, Executivo, Plus Service, and Double Leito, some offering amenities like Wi-Fi, USB outlets, and air conditioning.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Águia Branca Duration
13h 30m
Cheapest Águia Branca Price
£24
Águia Branca frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
Bikes
Bicycles accepted when properly packaged and disassembled
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate

Penha

About
Expresso Nossa Senhora da Penha, often known simply as Viação Penha, is a Brazilian bus company with over 60 years of history, founded in 1961 in Curitiba, Paraná. It resulted from the merger of several smaller companies. Penha operates extensive bus routes across Brazil, serving the South, Southeast, and Northeast regions, including states like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná, Pernambuco, and Bahia. The company is known for its modern fleet, offering various services such as conventional, semi-sleeper, and \Leito Cama\" (bed-seat) options, with amenities like air conditioning, reclining seats, and sometimes Wi-Fi and USB outlets. Penha also provides cargo transport services."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Penha Duration
13h 0m
Cheapest Penha Price
£25
Penha frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One checked bag up to 30kg, one carry-on up to 5kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Amenities on board the bus
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice, priority seating for passengers with disabilities
Bikes
Bicycles must be disassembled and properly packaged
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers

Itapemirim

About
Itapemirim was a Brazilian passenger road transport company founded on July 4, 1953, in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It grew to become the largest road passenger transport business in Brazil and Latin America, at one point dominating 70% of Brazilian territory with 1,700 buses and operating in 10 countries. The company was known for its focus on passenger comfort, reliability, and punctuality. However, Itapemirim faced significant financial difficulties and controversies, including the diversion of funds to create an airline, ITA Transportes Aéreos, which operated for only six months in 2021. The company was declared bankrupt on September 21, 2022. Currently, the bus lines are being operated under a lease agreement by Suzantur, as Nova Itapemirim.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Itapemirim Duration
13h 35m
Cheapest Itapemirim Price
£18
Itapemirim frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed with extra fees
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility available on select buses with advance notice required
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents

FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil Duration
13h 50m
Cheapest FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil Price
£22
FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil frequency
2 a day

Complete guide to Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Things to do in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro, RJ — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rio de Janeiro, RJ trip today.

  • Must visit

Museu do Amanhã

Striking science museum on the waterfront with immersive exhibitions on sustainability, society and the future, suited to families and adults.

  • Recommended

Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro

Major art museum in Flamengo Park with Brazilian and international modern and contemporary works in a landmark modernist building.

  • Recommended

Museu da República

Museum in a former mansion presenting Brazilian decorative arts, period interiors and a pleasant garden in a calmer part of the city.

Brazilian real (R$)

Moderate for Brazil. Tourist areas and hotels cost more, but local meals, buses and metro stay fairly affordable versus major beach cities worldwide.

Average meal costs

Budget
R$20-35 for street food or simple meals.
Mid-range
R$60-120 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
R$180+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
R$6-12 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants; extra is optional. Taxis do not expect tips, but rounding up is common. In cafés, small change is appreciated.

FAQs: Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ 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 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is 13h 0m to travel the 676 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 6 direct coaches a day from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with Águia Branca, Itapemirim, Penha. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ, you can count on Águia Branca, Itapemirim, FlixBus operado por FlixBus Brasil, Penha for the best way to get you to Rio de Janeiro, RJ. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, RJ and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Curitiba , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Curitiba, Rodoviária, São José dos Pinhais, Terminal Central São José dos Pinhais, Campina Grande do Sul, Rua Pedro Pasa 684 (Posto Tulio) . When arriving in Rio de Janeiro, RJ , you can end your route in coach stations like Rio de Janeiro, Itaboraí, Avenida Presidente Roosevelt Próximo Ao 794-856, Belford Roxo, Posto Shell Santorini.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Curitiba, Rodoviária, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rio de Janeiro, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Rio de Janeiro, RJ from Curitiba is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 13h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, RJ including taking a coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ:
  • Águia Branca
    • Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes with advance notice required
  • Itapemirim
    • Wheelchair accessibility available on select buses with advance notice required
  • Penha
    • Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice, priority seating for passengers with disabilities
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ for coach company Águia Branca, Penha, Itapemirim.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Águia Branca, Penha.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ:
  • Águia Branca
    • One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
  • Itapemirim
    • One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
  • Penha
    • One checked bag up to 30kg, one carry-on up to 5kg
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ:
  • Águia Branca
    • Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
  • Itapemirim
    • Additional luggage allowed with extra fees
  • Penha
    • Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ. The following conditions apply:
  • Águia Branca
    • Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents and health certificate
  • Itapemirim
    • Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents
  • Penha
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with the following coach company: Águia Branca, Penha, Itapemirim
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with the following coach company: Águia Branca, Penha, Itapemirim.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with the following coach company: Águia Branca, Itapemirim.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Most Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ buses use the Curitiba, Rodoviária to Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio station pair. Use this guide to compare Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, RJ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Curitiba
Arrival bus stations in Rio de Janeiro

Which Curitiba station do buses to Rio de Janeiro, RJ leave from?

Buses from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro, RJ leave from Curitiba, Rodoviária. The station is 2 km from Curitiba city centre at Av. Presidente Affonso Camargo, 330 - Centro, Curitiba - PR, 82590-300, Brazil.
Curitiba, RodoviáriaAv. Presidente Affonso Camargo, 330 - Centro, Curitiba - PR, 82590-300, BrazilWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Curitiba, Rodoviária from Curitiba city centre

Curitiba, Rodoviária is 1 km from Curitiba city centre. Public transport options include:

BusCuiabá · 12h 1m · £60
Porto Alegre, Goiânia · 9h 23m · £214
Porto Alegre, Goiânia · 8h 12m · £243
Ararangúa · 13h 42m · £77
Porto Alegre · 14h 7m · £59
Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro · 16h 34m · £73

Curitiba, Rodoviária bus station facilities and services

Curitiba, Rodoviária has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Food court with various restaurants and snack bars

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Curitiba, Rodoviária.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Curitiba, Rodoviária: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Curitiba, Rodoviária: Wheelchair ramps, elevators.

Most popular bus connections from Curitiba

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