The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Florianópolis
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
16 h 50 m
Average duration
20 h 46 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
749 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Florianópolis is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Florianópolis will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 5 buses that leave Rio de Janeiro, RJ for Florianópolis every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 749 km distance in an average of 20 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 23 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Florianópolis
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Florianópolis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 749 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £179 Average Price |
20h 31m Average total duration 20h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Florianópolis bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 23h30 | 10:00 Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 22h30 | 14:00 Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 22h05 | 17:05 Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:15 Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio | 19h50 | 16:05 Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Florianópolis
Distance 749 km |
Average bus duration 20h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 16h 50m |
First bus 07:30 |
Last bus 21:30 |
FAQs: Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Florianópolis coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Florianópolis, Terminal Rodoviário Rita Maria, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rio de Janeiro, RJ and Florianópolis
- 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)
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available at terminal
- Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators
- Public restrooms available for a fee
- Bus: TITRI, TICAN, TICEN lines
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