How far is Rio de Janeiro from Taubaté?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Taubaté is approximately 242 km (150 miles).

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

Buses departing from Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro will take you to Rodoviária de Taubaté in Taubaté.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté on November 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:58pm	Novo Rio	4h 57m	4:55am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	4h 40m	5:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 40m	6:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 40m	6:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	2:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	2:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	12:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	5h 15m	12:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	4h 40m	5:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:58pm	Novo Rio	4h 57m	4:55am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Novo Rio	5h 5m	9:20pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Novo Rio	5h 5m	9:20pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	4h 40m	5:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	5h 15m	12:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	2:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:58pm	Novo Rio	4h 57m	4:55am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Novo Rio	5h 5m	9:20pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Novo Rio	4h 55m	3:55am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	4h 40m	5:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:58pm	Novo Rio	4h 57m	4:55am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	5h 15m	12:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	2:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Novo Rio	5h 5m	9:20pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	4h 55m	5:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	4h 55m	5:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	4h 55m	5:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:58pm	Novo Rio	4h 57m	4:55am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	5h 15m	12:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	4h 40m	5:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:58pm	Novo Rio	4h 57m	4:55am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	5h	7:30pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Novo Rio	5h 10m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	2:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:58pm	Novo Rio	4h 57m	4:55am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	4h 40m	5:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Novo Rio	6h	1:00pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 5m	3:05am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 55m	6:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Novo Rio	5h 10m	2:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Novo Rio	5h 5m	3:05am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:26 PM -03.

Get from Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

239 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Viação Sampaio

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Staff4.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.9

Catarinense

4/51,507 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.2

Util

3.5/5646 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.9

Expresso Adamantina

3/565 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0

BUSX

3.5/55 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

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Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Taubaté?

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

Stops in Taubaté

A - Rodoviária de Taubaté

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté by bus

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Taubaté?
The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Taubaté is approximately 242 km (150 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté?
Buses departing from Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro will take you to Rodoviária de Taubaté in Taubaté.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-09

$32

11-10

$38

Today

$30

11-12

$25

11-13

$27

11-14

$25

11-15

$29

11-16

$29

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $25

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 Taubaté, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $105 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Taubaté based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually Catarinense 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.