Bus Tickets from Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Ilhéus
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Rota Transportes + Gontijo
    Rota Transportes + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Ilhéus
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Ilhéus
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Ilhéus
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Rota Transportes + Gontijo
    Rota Transportes + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Ilhéus
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Rota Transportes + Gontijo
    Rota Transportes + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$97
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance1001 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ilhéus - Rio de Janeiro

  1. What is the distance between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro?

    Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro are 1004 km (623 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro?

    Buses departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus in Ilhéus will take you to Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-27
US$109
07-28
US$109
Today
US$101
07-30
US$137
07-31
US$107
08-01
US$97
08-02
US$109
08-03
US$109
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of US$97

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

You can expect to pay from US$97 to US$138 for a bus ticket from Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$97 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually GONTIJO 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.

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