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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $69
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: Viação NacionalViação Nacional
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $70
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by
    Gontijo + Rota Transportes
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $97
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by
    Viação Nacional + Rota Transportes
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $70
Bus Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus: Trip Overview

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$63
Average bus trip duration23h 41m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:00 AM
Distance621 miles (1001 km)
Latest bus departure8:20 PM

Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:00AM - 8:20PM
Minimum Price$59
Average Ticket Price$63
Minimum Trip Duration23h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration23h41m
Distance621 miles (1001 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGontijo, Viação Nacional
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rio de Janeiro - Ilhéus

The best way to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus takes around 23h 41m on average, although the fastest bus will take 23h 10m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 623 miles (1004 km) that separate the two cities.

Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus are 623 miles (1004 km) apart.

On average, there are 2 daily departures on this route, offered by Gontijo and Viação Nacional. The number of buses operating from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 9:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 8:20 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Ilhéus from Rio de Janeiro, chances are that your bus will depart from Novo Rio and arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $59, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $63 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $59 and $115, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, it is possible to take an overnight bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro

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