How far is Rio de Janeiro from Cuiabá?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Cuiabá is approximately 1579 km (979 miles).

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

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

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá from $159 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	2:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Coxipó	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:15pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 13h	12:40am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:32 AM -03.

Get from Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

1577 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Cuiabá?

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

Stops in Cuiabá

A
Terminal Rodoviário
Avenida Jules Rimet, S/N - Sr. dos Passos, Cuiabá - MT, 78048-610, Brazil
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B
parada de ônibus Cuiaba
R. Barão de Melgaço, 3565 - Centro Norte, Cuiabá - MT, 78005-300, Brazil

Compare bus companies

Util

3.5/5648 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.9

Based on 648 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Util ticket prices on this trip start at $162

Útil Rio de Janeiro Cuiabá recent customer reviews

Super comforable seats and legspace even on normál class as well. On the long-Distance displays and headset would help to improve the convenience.

Edmond S.

June 23, 2019

Andorinha

4/561 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.7

Real Expresso

3.5/562 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi0.7

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

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Cuiabá?
The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Cuiabá is approximately 1579 km (979 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá?
Buses departing from Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro will take you to Terminal Rodoviário in Cuiabá.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$159

11-26

$202

Today

$159

11-28

$174

11-29

$164

11-30

$161

12-01

$208

12-02

$217

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $159

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

You can expect to pay from $159 to $349 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Cuiabá based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $161 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually Andorinha, 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.