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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Estação Rodoviária de Pelotas | Novo Rio | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Estação Rodoviária de Pelotas | Novo Rio | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Estação Rodoviária de Pelotas | Novo Rio | No tags |
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Get from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro
The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Pelotas and Rio de Janeiro?
Stops in Pelotas
- A
Terminal Rodoviário de Pelotas
Av. Pres. João Goularte, 4605, Pelotas - Rio Grande do Sul
Stops in Rio de Janeiro
- AAvenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310
- B
Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Corredor BRT Transcarioca - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil - C
Rodoviária
Terminal Padre Henrique Otte, 8851 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil - D
Av. Pedro Calmon
Av. Pedro Calmon, 102 , Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-485, Brazil
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Based on 484 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Viação Penha ticket prices on this trip start at $124
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro by bus
What is the distance between Pelotas and Rio de Janeiro?
The distance between Pelotas and Rio de Janeiro is approximately 1337 km (829 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro?
Buses departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Pelotas in Pelotas will take you to Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $117To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $117 to $307 for a bus ticket from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-11-27.
