What is the distance between Pouso Alegre and Rio de Janeiro?

Pouso Alegre and Rio de Janeiro are 291 km (181 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?

Buses departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Pouso Alegre in Pouso Alegre will take you to Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro.

Bus Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Pouso Alegre	6h 40m	5:40am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Pouso Alegre	6h 40m	5:40am	Novo Rio	Fastest

Next departures for Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Pouso Alegre	7h	5:15am	Novo Rio	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Pouso Alegre	7h	5:15am	Novo Rio	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:51 AM -03.

Get from Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7hAverage Duration

290 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Pouso Alegre and Rio de Janeiro?

Stops in Pouso Alegre

A
Terminal Rodoviário de Pouso Alegre
Av. Levindo Ribeiro do Couto, 150 - São José, Pouso Alegre - MG, 37550-000, Brazil
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Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A
Novo Rio
Avenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310
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B
Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Corredor BRT Transcarioca - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
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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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Viação Sampaio

3.5/5118 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 118 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Viação Sampaio ticket prices on this trip start at $39

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

What is the distance between Pouso Alegre and Rio de Janeiro?
Pouso Alegre and Rio de Janeiro are 291 km (181 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro?
Buses departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Pouso Alegre in Pouso Alegre 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.

Best price found

11-23

$87

11-24

$70

Today

No data

11-26

$55

11-27

$51

11-28

$54

11-29

$50

11-30

$53

The cheapest trip from Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $50

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

You can expect to pay from $50 to $87 for a bus ticket from Pouso Alegre to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-11-29.