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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Nordeste Transportes + Itapemirim | Bus | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | Novo Rio | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | Novo Rio | Fastest | ||||
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Nordeste Transportes + Viação Penha | Bus | Rodoviária de Porto Alegre | Novo Rio | No tags |
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Get from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro
The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro?
Stops in Porto Alegre
- ALargo Vespasiano Júlio Veppo, 3080 - Centro Histórico, Porto Alegre - RS, 90035-040, Brazil
Stops in Rio de Janeiro
- AAvenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310
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Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Corredor BRT Transcarioca - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil - C
Rodoviária
Terminal Padre Henrique Otte, 8851 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil - D
Av. Pedro Calmon
Av. Pedro Calmon, 102 , Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-485, Brazil
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest bus tickets from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro start from $80. The average price for this route is around $162. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?
The average bus travel time from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1124 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Catarinense.
Which bus companies service the Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Viação Penha, Itapemirim, Catarinense, Real Expresso.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?
The earliest bus departs from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?
A bus trip from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro generates an estimated 28 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Catarinense, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 1521 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Catarinense has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Catarinense, with a punctuality rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Catarinense, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $115To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $115 to $254 for a bus ticket from Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $115 which is on 2025-12-08.
Usually Viação Penha 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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