What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro?

The distance between the two cities is 1221 miles (1969 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

If you're headed to Rio de Janeiro from Buenos Aires, chances are that your bus will depart from Terminal de Retiro and arrive at Novo Rio. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Once in Rio de Janeiro, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Samba Schools, Rio de Janeiro Carnival, Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, Mirante Dona Marta and Aventureiro Sustainable Development Reserve.

Bus Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro from $138 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30pm	Terminal de Retiro	1d 19h	2:20pm	Novo Rio	CheapestFastest
6:30pm	Terminal de Retiro	1d 19h	2:20pm	Novo Rio	No tags
3:00pm	Terminal de Retiro	1d 22h	1:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro on November 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:00pm	Terminal de Retiro	1d 22h	1:00pm	Novo Rio	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:52 PM -03.

Get from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 19hAverage Duration

1218 milesDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

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JBL Turismo

3/5155 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi0.9

Crucero del Norte

3.5/5928 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.7

According to 14 reviews, Crucero del Norte received a 3.5-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the cleanliness. Crucero del Norte ticket prices on this trip start at $110

Crucero del Norte Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews

There was no water on the bus, for a 44 hour ride. No toilet paper. Very dirty very quickly. Oh and there was fungus on the served food.

Frederikke P.

March 16, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro?

Stops in Buenos Aires

A - Terminal de Retiro

B - Aeroparque AEP

C - Terminal de Omnibus de Lanus

D - Estación Remedios de Escalada

E - Terminal Puente La Noria

F - Parada de Autobus Valentin Alsina

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Buenos Aires, AR to Rio de Janeiro by bus

What is the distance between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?
What are the best sights and things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

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The cheapest trip from Buenos Aires, AR to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $138

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

You can expect to pay from $138 to $154 for a bus ticket from Buenos Aires, AR to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $153 which is on 2025-11-10.

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