Bus Tickets from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa

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TodayJul 12
TomorrowJul 13
from US$176
MonJul 14
from US$162
TueJul 15
from US$163
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from US$151
ThuJul 17
from US$155
FriJul 18
from US$147
SatJul 19

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: João Pessoa
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
    Operated by: Aguia Branca + FlixBus
    Aguia Branca + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: João Pessoa
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: João Pessoa
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: João Pessoa
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
    Operated by: Aguia Branca + Viação Progresso
    Aguia Branca + Viação Progresso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 13 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: João Pessoa
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
    Operated by: Itapemirim + FlixBus
    Itapemirim + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$162
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 5h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure3:30am
Distance1968 km
Latest bus departure10:20pm

Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - João Pessoa

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

    Rio de Janeiro and João Pessoa are 1973 km (1223 miles) apart.

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-10
US$243
07-11
US$216
Today
US$250
07-13
US$164
07-14
US$95
07-15
No data
07-16
US$215
07-17
US$131
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa was searched and found on Jul 14, 2025 with a price of US$95

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 João Pessoa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$95 to US$250 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$95 which is on 2025-07-14.

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