Bus Tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus

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TodayApr 25
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MonApr 28
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: Viação Rio DoceViação Rio Doce
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$79
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure1:10am
Distance621 miles (1001 km)
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus Bus

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

Best price found
04/23
$86
04/24
$70
Today
$60
04/26
$63
04/27
$70
04/28
$60
04/29
$60
04/30
$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $95 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-04-29.

Usually VIACAO RIODOCE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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