Distance
361 km (225.6 miles)
Price range
US$ 12-US$ 763
Ride Duration Range
1h-9h 50m
Earliest Departure
03:05
Latest Departure
23:30
Most Popular Operator

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Travel Schedule Options from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro



























































































Taking a bus from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Fastest bus: 5h 25m

Cheapest bus: US$ 12

The fastest: 5h 25m

The cheapest: US$ 12

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

Reclining Seats

TV

The fastest: 6h

The cheapest: US$ 530

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 5h 25m

The cheapest: US$ 312

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 1h

The cheapest: US$ 221

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About the ride from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Route Information

The distance between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro is 226 miles, or approximately 361 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, including minivan,bus,car,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 03:05 and has a duration of 6 hours 30 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 1 hour.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$ 530
  • 166 departures a day, or 1162 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 12
  • 1390 departures a day, or 9730 departures a week

There are 11 travel classes for this journey, including: Semicama, Cama Ejecutivo, Economy, Executive, Sleeping, Semi-Sleeper, Standard, Semi Sleeper Double Decker, Sleeper Double Decker, Premium Sleeping and Sleeper.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro by car

  • Starting Price: US$ 312
  • 118 departures a day, or 826 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro by flight

  • Starting Price: US$ 221
  • 472 departures a day, or 3304 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Companies Operating from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

Average time

6h 25m - 9h 50m

Average price

US$ 18 - US$ 20

(72)

Average time

5h 45m - 7h 35m

Average price

US$ 20 - US$ 25

(69)

Average time

6h - 7h 50m

Average price

US$ 16 - US$ 39

(30)

Average time

6h - 6h 53m

Average price

US$ 20 - US$ 47

(18)

Average time

5h 25m

Average price

US$ 312

(14)

Popular stations and stops in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

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