How much does a bus ticket from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro cost?

The bus ticket price from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro starts at R 156. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro?

The average travel time between Taubaté and Rio de Janeiro is around 5h, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 242 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Taubaté and Rio de Janeiro?

The number of buses from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro?

When taking the bus from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro, you can travel comfortably and safely with Viação Sampaio, Catarinense, Util.

Bus Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro from R 133 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:59	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 56m	04:55	Novo Rio	Cheapest
23:59	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 56m	04:55	Novo Rio	Fastest
23:59	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 56m	04:55	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:55	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 55m	22:50	Novo Rio	Cheapest
13:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	17:55	Novo Rio	Fastest
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags
09:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 25m	15:10	Novo Rio	No tags
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:50	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 10m	06:00	Novo Rio	Cheapest
13:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	17:55	Novo Rio	Fastest
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags
08:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 15m	13:30	Novo Rio	No tags
00:50	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 10m	06:00	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 15m	13:30	Novo Rio	Cheapest
13:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	17:55	Novo Rio	Fastest
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags
12:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h	17:45	Novo Rio	No tags
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 55m	05:40	Novo Rio	Cheapest
13:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	17:55	Novo Rio	Fastest
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags
09:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 25m	15:10	Novo Rio	No tags
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 10m	21:25	Novo Rio	Cheapest
13:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	17:55	Novo Rio	Fastest
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags
12:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h	17:45	Novo Rio	No tags
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:40	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 55m	22:35	Novo Rio	Cheapest
13:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	17:55	Novo Rio	Fastest
08:20	Rodoviária de Taubaté	6h 35m	14:55	Novo Rio	No tags
08:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 15m	13:30	Novo Rio	No tags
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:59	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 56m	04:55	Novo Rio	Cheapest
13:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	17:55	Novo Rio	Fastest
08:20	Rodoviária de Taubaté	6h 35m	14:55	Novo Rio	No tags
00:45	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 55m	05:40	Novo Rio	No tags
11:15	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	16:55	Novo Rio	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:36 PM -03.

Get from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just R 156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5hAverage duration

239 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Viação Sampaio

3.5/5118 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 118 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Viação Sampaio ticket prices on this trip start at R 156

Viação Sampaio Taubaté Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews

It would be good to have full electronic tickets. Besides this, nice trip.

Jeremy P.

15 January 2018

Catarinense

4/51 506 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 Taubaté and Rio de Janeiro?

Stops in Taubaté

A - Rodoviária de Taubaté

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

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

How much does a bus ticket from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro cost?
The bus ticket price from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro starts at R 156. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro?
The average travel time between Taubaté and Rio de Janeiro is around 5h, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 242 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Taubaté and Rio de Janeiro?
The number of buses from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro?
When taking the bus from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro, you can travel comfortably and safely with Viação Sampaio, Catarinense, Util.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/11

R 242

08/11

R 345

Today

R 447

10/11

R 359

11/11

R 280

12/11

R 342

13/11

R 195

14/11

R 332

The cheapest trip from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 195

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 195 to R 942 for a bus ticket from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 195, which is on 2025-11-13.

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.

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