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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: João Pessoa
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $93
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: João Pessoa
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
    Operated by
    Viação Rio Doce + Expresso Guanabara
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $157
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: João Pessoa
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
    Operated by
    Gontijo + Expresso Guanabara
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $172
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: João Pessoa
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
    Operated by
    Gontijo + Expresso Guanabara
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $169
Bus Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa: Trip Overview

Bus Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$112
Average bus trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:15 PM
Distance1220 miles (1967 km)
Latest bus departure1:30 PM

Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:15PM - 1:30PM
Minimum Price$108
Average Ticket Price$112
Minimum Trip Duration1d21h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d21h
Distance1220 miles (1967 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGontijo
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rio de Janeiro - João Pessoa

The best way to travel from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The average travel time from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa is about 1d 21h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1d 21h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 1223 miles (1973 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 1223 miles (1973 km).

On average, there is 1 daily departure on this route, offered by Gontijo. The number of buses running from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The first bus leaves at 1:15 PM and the last one leaves at 1:30 PM.

If you're headed to João Pessoa from Rio de Janeiro, chances are that your bus will depart from Novo Rio and arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa by choosing to travel by bus. $108 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to João Pessoa from Rio de Janeiro.

The average bus ticket price from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa is $112. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $108 and $208, 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 João Pessoa. 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 João Pessoa.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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 João Pessoa.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Bus from João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro

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