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Today2 Sept
from US$83
Tomorrow3 Sept
from US$86
Thu4 Sept
from US$74
Fri5 Sept
from US$66
Sat6 Sept
from US$80
Sun7 Sept
from US$74
Mon8 Sept
from US$86
Tue9 Sept
from US$64

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: Viação Rio DoceViação Rio Doce
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: Viação Rio Doce + Rota Transportes
    Viação Rio Doce + Rota Transportes
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: Gontijo + Rota Transportes
    Gontijo + Rota Transportes
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Ilhéus
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
    Operated by: Viação Rio DoceViação Rio Doce
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$93
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure02:55
Distance621 miles
Latest bus departure23:40

Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Ilhéus from Rio de Janeiro, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - Ilhéus

  1. How far is Ilhéus from Rio de Janeiro by coach?

    The journey from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus by coach covers an approximate distance of 623 miles (1004 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus without flying?

    To travel from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
31/08
US$73
01/09
US$73
Today
US$73
03/09
US$73
04/09
US$63
05/09
US$56
06/09
US$73
07/09
US$63
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus was searched and found on 5 Sept 2025 with a price of US$56

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 Ilhéus as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$106 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$56, which is on 2025-09-05.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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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