Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Novo Rio | Estação Rodoviária de Pelotas | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Novo Rio | Estação Rodoviária de Pelotas | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Novo Rio | Estação Rodoviária de Pelotas | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:20 AM -03.
Get from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas
The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Pelotas?
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
Stops in Pelotas
- A
Terminal Rodoviário de Pelotas
Av. Pres. João Goularte, 4605, Pelotas - Rio Grande do Sul
Compare bus companies
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 Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas by bus
What is the distance between Rio de Janeiro and Pelotas?
The distance covered from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas is 1337 km (829 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Novo Rio, in Rio de Janeiro, and end it at Terminal Rodoviário de Pelotas, in Pelotas.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $120To 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 Pelotas, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $120 to $245 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Pelotas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2025-11-29.
