Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina | Novo Rio | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina | Novo Rio | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina | Novo Rio | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina | Novo Rio | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina | Novo Rio | No tags |
Get from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro
The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 47 minutes, and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Petrolina and Rio de Janeiro?
Stops in Petrolina
- A
Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina
Av. Nilo Coelho, 153 - Gercino Coelho, Petrolina - PE
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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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro by bus
What is the travel distance from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro?
The distance between Petrolina and Rio de Janeiro is around 1531 km (950 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina, in Petrolina, and end it at 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 Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $138To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $138 to $251 for a bus ticket from Petrolina to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $138 which is on 2025-11-27.
