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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 July at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 29 July at
    Destination city: São João del Rei
    Destination location: Sao Joao del Rei
    Operated by: ParaibunaParaibuna
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 July at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 29 July at
    Destination city: São João del Rei
    Destination location: Sao Joao del Rei
    Operated by: ParaibunaParaibuna
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 July at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 30 July at
    Destination city: São João del Rei
    Destination location: Sao Joao del Rei
    Operated by: ParaibunaParaibuna
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to São João del Rei: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$41
Average bus trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance139 miles
Latest bus departure23:00

Rio de Janeiro to São João del Rei Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - São João del Rei

  1. What's the distance between Rio de Janeiro and São João del Rei by coach?

    The journey from Rio de Janeiro to São João del Rei by coach covers an approximate distance of 140 miles (225 km).

  2. How can I get from Rio de Janeiro to São João del Rei without driving?

    You can reach São João del Rei from Rio de Janeiro by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
23/07
US$35
24/07
US$35
Today
US$35
26/07
US$35
27/07
US$35
28/07
US$35
29/07
US$35
30/07
US$35
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to São João del Rei was searched and found on 30 Jul 2025 with a price of US$35

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 São João del Rei as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$35 to US$36 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to São João del Rei based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$35, which is on 2025-07-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São João del Rei.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 São João del Rei, get comfy and count the stars.

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 São João del Rei.

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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.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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