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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Petrópolis
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Petrópolis
    Operated by: FACILFACIL
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $8
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Petrópolis
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Petrópolis
    Operated by: FACILFACIL
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $8
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Petrópolis
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Petrópolis
    Operated by: UNICAUNICA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $8
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Petrópolis
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Petrópolis
    Operated by: UNICAUNICA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $8
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Petrópolis
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Petrópolis
    Operated by: UNICAUNICA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $8
Bus Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis: Trip Overview

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$10
Average bus trip duration1h 10m
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure5:45 AM
Distance27 miles (43 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 PM

Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures20
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:45AM - 11:55PM
Minimum Price$9
Average Ticket Price$10
Minimum Trip Duration1h5m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h10m
Distance27 miles (43 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteUNICA, Facil
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rio de Janeiro - Petrópolis

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Petrópolis without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis takes around 1h 10m, but you can get there in as little as 1h 5m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 28 miles (45 km) that separate the two cities.

Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis are 28 miles (45 km) apart.

About 20 buses travel this route daily, provided by UNICA and Facil. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 5:45 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:55 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis leave from Novo Rio and arrive at Rodoviária de Petrópolis. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. $9 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro.

The bus ticket costs $10 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $9 and $10, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 2h 10m. So you'll have enough time to visit Petrópolis before returning to Rio de Janeiro in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Petrópolis.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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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Bus from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro

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