- Must visit
Casa de Cultura Jorge Amado
Museum in Jorge Amado’s former home, presenting rooms, documents and objects linked to the writer and Ilhéus’s cultural memory.
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10:3032h17São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê18:47Ilhéus, Terminal Rodoviário£631One-way0 changes- 8:4531h26São Paulo, Terminal Rodoviário do Tietê16:11Ilhéus, Terminal Rodoviário£641One-way0 changes
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Ilhéus to Porto Seguro coach
from £19
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5h50 average duration
3buses per day
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Gontijo
About
Gontijo is a prominent Brazilian bus company, founded in 1943 by Abílio Gontijo when he was just 19 years old. Starting with a single Chevrolet Commercial 1940 bus, the company has grown to become one of the largest road passenger transport companies in Brazil. Headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Gontijo operates over 258 daily departures across Brazil, serving 20 states and the Federal District, and even has a route to Paraguay. The company is known for its extensive network, offering various bus classes including conventional, executive, semi-bed, and sleeper options, with a fleet of approximately 1,500 vehicles. Gontijo is part of a conglomerate that also includes Viação Nacional, Continental, and São Cristovão.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Gontijo Duration
31h 26m
Cheapest Gontijo Price
£50
Gontijo frequency
3 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 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
JAMJOY
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average JAMJOY Duration
33h 30m
Cheapest JAMJOY Price
£51
JAMJOY frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Ilhéus
Things to do in Ilhéus
Discover the best of Ilhéus — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ilhéus trip today.
- Recommended
Museu Regional do Cacau
Regional museum with sacred art, furniture and historical pieces that help explain the city’s colonial and cocoa-era development.
- Recommended
Centro Cultural Bataclan
Public cultural centre hosting exhibitions, local art and events, useful for visitors seeking contemporary community programming.
- Must visit
Avenida Soares Lopes
Seafront avenue popular for strolls, sea views and access to central landmarks, especially pleasant in the late afternoon.
- Recommended
Praça Dom Eduardo
Central square framed by historic buildings, ideal for walking, people-watching and starting a visit to the old centre.
- Recommended
Rua Jorge Amado
Historic street associated with Jorge Amado’s novels, lined with period façades and key stops in the city centre.
- Gluten-free
Moqueca Baiana
Afro-Bahian seafood stew with fish or prawns, coconut milk, dendê oil and peppers. A regional classic shaped by Bahian coastal cooking.
- Gluten-free
Bobó de Camarão
Rich Bahian stew of prawns in cassava, coconut milk and dendê oil. Deeply traditional on the coast and especially associated with Bahia.
- Gluten-free
Acarajé com Camarão
Prawn-filled croquette made with cassava dough and often seasoned with coconut milk and palm oil. A beloved Bahian bar snack.
Restaurante Morro dos Navegantes
Well-known beachside venue serving moqueca, grilled fish and regional appetisers in a casual, airy atmosphere.
Cabana do Papai
Popular seafood restaurant known for Bahian moquecas and coastal dishes in a relaxed setting by the water.
Restaurante Marostica
Established local restaurant focused on Bahian and Brazilian seafood classics, with a simple and friendly atmosphere.
Brazilian real (R$)
Moderate for Brazil's coast: hotels vary by season, dining is affordable, and local buses and taxis are reasonably priced for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- R$20-35 for fast food or simple local meals.
- Mid-range
- R$50-90 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- R$120+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- R$6-12 for a coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants may add a 10% service charge; extra tipping is optional. Round up in cafés. Taxis do not expect tips, but rounding up the fare is appreciated.
Official public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- R$ 4,80
- Day pass
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To the city centre
Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus -> Praça Dom Eduardo, Ilhéus
- Distance
- 3 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Carry cash for buses unless your specific service confirms card or contactless acceptance.
- No reliable official day pass source was found; check current routes and notices with the Prefeitura before travel.
bus station information and facilities
Bus stops in Ilhéus
Check where to Ilhéus buses depart and arrive, plus the main bus station and stop details for this route.
Ilhéus, Terminal RodoviárioAv. Gov. Roberto Santos, 15 - Esperança, Ilhéus - BA, 45650-015, Brazil
City-centre transport
Getting to Ilhéus, Terminal Rodoviário from Ilhéus city centre
Ilhéus, Terminal Rodoviário is 1 km from Ilhéus city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus lines 001, 002, 003
Ilhéus, Terminal Rodoviário bus station facilities and services
Ilhéus, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafes and snack bars inside
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are two ATMs inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ilhéus, Terminal Rodoviário.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ilhéus, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ilhéus, Terminal Rodoviário: Wheelchair ramps.
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