Bus Tickets from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

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TodayApr 25
TomorrowApr 26
from US$108
SunApr 27
from US$101
MonApr 28
from US$101
TueApr 29
from US$101
WedApr 30
from US$172
ThuMay 1
from US$165
FriMay 2
from US$163

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: ItapemirimItapemirim
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Viação PenhaViação Penha
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Viação PenhaViação Penha
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: ItapemirimItapemirim
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Porto Alegre
    Departure location: Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Viação PenhaViação Penha
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$133
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure8:00am
Distance1123 km
Latest bus departure8:30pm

Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Porto Alegre - Rio de Janeiro

  1. How long does it take to get to Rio de Janeiro from Porto Alegre by bus?

    The bus ride from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro takes 1d 5h, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Rio de Janeiro in 1d 4h

  2. What is the distance between Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro?

    Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro are 1126 km (698 miles) apart.

  3. What is the cheapest way to get from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro. With a starting ticket price of US$31, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  4. How much is the bus from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?

    The bus from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro will cost you US$133, on average.

  5. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes! If you're heading from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro, you'll find buses departing until 8:30pm and arriving the next day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04-23
US$110
04-24
US$85
Today
US$85
04-26
US$92
04-27
US$85
04-28
US$85
04-29
US$85
04-30
US$146
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of US$85

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$85 to US$260 for a bus ticket from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$85 which is on 2025-04-29.

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Did you know?

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