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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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 | Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo | Fastest | ||||
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Get from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo
The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just €17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Rio de Janeiro and Arraial do Cabo
Stops in Rio de Janeiro
- A
Novo Rio
Avenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310 - B
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
Stops in Arraial do Cabo
- A
Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo
Praia dos Anjos, Arraial do Cabo - RJ, 28930-000, Brazil
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Passengers have praised the bus service for its comfortable seats, timely departures and arrivals, smooth journeys, and amenities like USB chargers and free WiFi. However, some reviews mention frequent stops along the route that resemble a public transport experience rather than an express service. Additionally, there were occasional concerns about bathroom cleanliness during trips.
Viação 1001 Rio de Janeiro Arraial do Cabo recent customer reviews
Ómnibus sucio, muy sucio, llegó tarde. Nadie informa acerca de la demora. Y el viaje demoró 5 horas, en lugar de 3 y media. No lo recomiendo para nada. Horrible.
Saul T.
When we arrived at the platform, the staff members (two gentlemen) were quite unkind. We showed them our tickets on our phones, but they kept asking us questions in Portuguese that we did not understand. All the necessary information was already on the ticket, so it was unclear why additional questions were required. We were also unable to find our seat numbers, as they were not clearly indicated on the ticket. Eventually, we managed to identify the seat numbers with gpt chat. It turned out there appears to be an error in your system: the “poltrona” (seat) section was empty, while the “plataforma” (platform) section contained the numbers 61 and 62, which were in fact the seat numbers. This is confusing and misleading, and it should be corrected, as other passengers are likely to experience the same problem.
Jan W.
The experience was horrible. The staff was misinformed and made us miss the bus. We were treated very badly
Ivan M.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo
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 Arraial do Cabo?
The cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo start from €17. The average price for this route is around €27. 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 Arraial do Cabo?
The average bus journey time from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 122 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Autoviação 1001.
Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo?
The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo at 04:03. And the latest bus departs at 23:53.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo?
A bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo produces an estimated 3.043025 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo was searched and found on 11 Sept 2026 with a price of €15To 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 Arraial do Cabo as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €15 to €36 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €15, which is on 2026-09-11.
