The cheapest and fastest coaches from Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
1 d 5 h
Average duration
1 d 5 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1125 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Porto Alegre, RS 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 Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, RJ will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £51.
Of the 3 buses that leave Porto Alegre, RS for Rio de Janeiro, RJ every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1125 km distance in an average of 1 d 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 5 h .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 5 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, RJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £97.
Distance: 1125 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£60 Average Price Cheapest | £216 Average Price |
29h 45m Average total duration 29h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, RJ bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 28h30 | 15:30 Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:45 Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 29h15 | 17:00 Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária | 29h00 | 21:00 Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Distance 1125 km |
Average bus duration 29h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 28h 30m |
First bus 07:30 |
Last bus 16:00 |
Bus providers: Itapemirim from Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, RJYou can travel by bus between Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, RJ with Itapemirim for as low as £36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, RJ coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Porto Alegre, Estação Rodoviária, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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- Wheelchair accessibility available on select buses with advance notice required
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, RJ, follow these tips:
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- One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
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- Additional luggage allowed with extra fees
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- Small pets allowed in carriers with vaccination documents
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Porto Alegre, RS and Rio de Janeiro, RJ
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available at station
- Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside station
- Elevators, ramps, accessible bathrooms
- Available with fee
- Bus: Multiple city bus lines
- 04:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available on-site
- Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside main entrance
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators
- Public restrooms available for a fee
- Bus: Multiple city bus lines
- Metro: Central Station (nearby)
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