Bus Tickets from Santos to Rio de Janeiro

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Santos
    Departure location: Rodoviária de Santos
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Cometa + Sampaio
    Cometa + Sampaio
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Santos
    Departure location: Rodoviária de Santos
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: UTILUTIL
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Santos
    Departure location: Rodoviária de Santos
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: SampaioSampaio
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Santos
    Departure location: Rodoviária de Santos
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: UTILUTIL
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Santos
    Departure location: Rodoviária de Santos
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Passaro Marron + UTIL
    Passaro Marron + UTIL
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Santos to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$55
Average bus trip duration9h 20m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure3:30am
Distance211 miles (339 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Santos to Rio de Janeiro Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/01
$53
08/02
$41
Today
$49
08/04
$39
08/05
$32
08/06
$26
08/07
$26
08/08
$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santos to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $83 for a bus ticket from Santos to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-08-06.

Usually UTIL 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

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Santos to Rio de Janeiro that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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