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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gontijo + Rota Transportes | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus | Cheapest | |||||
 | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus | Fastest | |||||
| Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus | No tags | |||||
Viação Rio Doce + Rota Transportes | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus | No tags | |||||
Gontijo + Rota Transportes | Novo Rio | Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus | No tags |
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Bus Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus: Trip Overview
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Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - Ilhéus
What is the distance between Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus?
The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus is approximately 1004 km (623 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
Buses departing from Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro will take you to Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus in Ilhéus.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus was searched and found on Sep 15, 2025 with a price of US$65To 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 Ilhéus, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$65 to US$112 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$65 which is on 2025-09-21.
Usually Viação Rio Doce 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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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.
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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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Buses Going to Ilhéus
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