Bus from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ItapemirimBus
Rodoviária de Florianópolis
Novo RioCheapest
ItapemirimBus
Rodoviária de Florianópolis
Novo RioFastest
Real Expresso + UTIL
Bus
Rodoviária de Florianópolis
Novo RioNo tags
Viação PenhaBus
Rodoviária de Florianópolis
Novo RioNo tags
ItapemirimBus
Rodoviária de Florianópolis
Novo RioNo tags

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Get from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 22 hours, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
22hAverage Duration
725 kmDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro start from $46. The average price for this route is around $100. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro?

    The average bus travel time from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro is 22h, covering a distance of 725 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 6m and is operated by Itapemirim.

  3. Which bus companies service the Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Viação Penha, Itapemirim, Catarinense, Autoviação 1001, Expresso Adamantina, Solimões, wemobi, Reunidas Sul, Reunidas, Brasil Sul, Expresso do Sul, Real Expresso, BUSCOOP, Santo Anjo, Eucatur, Expresso Nordeste.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro?

    The earliest bus departs from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:58pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro?

    A bus trip from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Santo Anjo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 99 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Expresso do Sul has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.4.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Brasil Sul, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expresso do Sul, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-27
$78
11-28
$76
Today
$67
11-30
$60
12-01
$60
12-02
$60
12-03
$55
12-04
$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $169 for a bus ticket from Florianópolis to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Viação Penha 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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