Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, BR: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Joinville on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Viação PenhaBus
Novo Rio
Joinville - SCCheapest
Viação PenhaBus
Novo Rio
Joinville - SCFastest
Viação PenhaBus
Novo Rio
Joinville - SCNo tags
Nordeste TransportesBus
Novo Rio
Joinville - SCNo tags
Viação PenhaBus
Novo Rio
Joinville - SCNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:50 PM -03.

Get from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
18h 30mAverage Duration
686 kmDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, BR 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 Rio de Janeiro to Joinville?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville start from $53. The average price for this route is around $92. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Joinville?

    The average bus travel time from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville is 18h 30m, covering a distance of 686 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 40m and is operated by Viação Penha.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Viação Penha, Expresso Nordeste, FlixBus, Util.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville at 7:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

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

    A bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville generates an estimated 17 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 Rio de Janeiro to Joinville?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Viação Penha, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 482 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

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

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expresso Nordeste, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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
11-29
$52
11-30
$78
Today
$59
12-02
$59
12-03
$51
12-04
No data
12-05
$52
12-06
$50
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, BR was searched and found on Dec 6, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, BR, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $148 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Joinville, BR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-12-06.

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