What is the travel distance from Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete?

About 160 miles (257 km) separate Rio de Janeiro and Conselheiro Lafaiete.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete?

The majority of buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete start their journey at Novo Rio and wind up at Terminal Rodoviário de Conselheiro Lafaiete. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	6h 50m	6:20am	Terminal Rodoviário de Conselheiro Lafaiete	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Novo Rio	6h 30m	6:05am	Terminal Rodoviário de Conselheiro Lafaiete	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Novo Rio	6h 30m	6:15am	Terminal Rodoviário de Conselheiro Lafaiete	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	7h 10m	2:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Conselheiro Lafaiete	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	6h 30m	6:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Conselheiro Lafaiete	No tags

Get from Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

159 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Util

3.5/5646 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.9

Based on 646 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Util ticket prices on this trip start at $19

BR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Conselheiro Lafaiete?

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

Stops in Conselheiro Lafaiete

A - Terminal Rodoviário de Conselheiro Lafaiete

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete by bus

What is the travel distance from Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$52

11/13

$40

Today

$63

11/15

$43

11/16

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11/18

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11/19

$70

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $40

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 Conselheiro Lafaiete, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $90 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Conselheiro Lafaiete based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-15.