How much is the bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?

The cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna start from £49. The average price for this route is around £94. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?

The average bus journey time from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna is 1d , covering a distance of 615 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 22h 33m and is operated by Gontijo .

Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Gontijo , Águia Branca , Viação Rio Doce , Itapemirim .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?

The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?

A bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna produces an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 83 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Viação Rio Doce has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Rio Doce , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna from £43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:40	Novo Rio	1d	00:05	Terminal Rodoviário de Itabuna	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:45	Novo Rio	22h 36m	15:21	Terminal Rodoviário de Itabuna	Cheapest
Bus	16:30	Novo Rio	22h 33m	15:03	Terminal Rodoviário de Itabuna	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Novo Rio	1d	06:20	Terminal Rodoviário de Itabuna	No tags
Bus	07:00	Novo Rio	1d	07:05	Terminal Rodoviário de Itabuna	No tags
Bus	13:00	Novo Rio	23h 35m	12:35	Terminal Rodoviário de Itabuna	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:28 -03.

Get from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d Average duration

615 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A
Novo Rio
Avenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310
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B
Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Corredor BRT Transcarioca - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
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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

Stops in Itabuna

A
Rodoviária de Itabuna
Av. Amélia Amado, 1201 Centro, Itabuna - BA, 45600-050
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Compare bus companies

Gontijo

3/5131 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi0.9

Based on 131 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Gontijo ticket prices on this trip start at £49

Gontijo Rio de Janeiro Itabuna recent customer reviews

The bus broke down in the middle of the road We had to wait on the side of the road in the heat almost two hours for a new bus to show up, over all we had 5 hours of delayed arrival

Mika R.

23 February 2025

Águia Branca

4/5551 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi1.6

Viação Rio Doce

4.5/583 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi2.2

Itapemirim

3.5/5190 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi1.2

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?
The cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna start from £49. The average price for this route is around £94. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?
The average bus journey time from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna is 1d , covering a distance of 615 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 22h 33m and is operated by Gontijo.
Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Gontijo, Águia Branca, Viação Rio Doce, Itapemirim.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?
The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?
A bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna produces an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 83 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Viação Rio Doce has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Rio Doce, 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.

Best price found

25/11

£49

26/11

£49

Today

£64

28/11

£43

29/11

No data

30/11

No data

01/12

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02/12

£44

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £43

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 Itabuna as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £43 to £112 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Itabuna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £43, which is on 2025-11-28.