What is the distance between São Mateus and Rio de Janeiro?

The distance between the two cities is 361 miles (582 km).

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

If you're headed to Rio de Janeiro from São Mateus, chances are that your bus will depart from São Mateus Onibus and arrive at Novo Rio. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Once in Rio de Janeiro, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, Samba Schools, Teatro Municipal, Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues and Christ the Redeemer.

Bus São Mateus to Rio de Janeiro from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for São Mateus to Rio de Janeiro on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Rodoviária de São Mateus	12h 5m	4:45am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Rodoviária de São Mateus	11h 55m	6:20am	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	6:45pm	Rodoviária de São Mateus	11h 55m	6:40am	Novo Rio	No tags

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Get from São Mateus to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

11h 55mAverage Duration

361 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

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Where are the popular stops in São Mateus and Rio de Janeiro?

Stops in São Mateus

A - São Mateus Onibus

B - Terminal Sao Mateus - Garden Santa Adelia

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

Frequently asked questions about traveling from São Mateus to Rio de Janeiro by bus

What is the distance between São Mateus and Rio de Janeiro?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from São Mateus to Rio de Janeiro?
What are the best sights and things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$28

11/11

$43

Today

$38

11/13

$55

11/14

$55

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The cheapest trip from São Mateus to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $61 for a bus ticket from São Mateus to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-13.