How much is the bus ticket from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest bus tickets from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro start from $54. The average price for this route is around $56. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?

The average bus travel time from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 224 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by Paraibuna .

Which bus companies service the São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus departs from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro at 12:19am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?

A bus trip from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Sao Joao del Rei	5h 30m	7:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Sao Joao del Rei	5h 31m	5:30am	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Sao Joao del Rei	5h 30m	7:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Sao Joao del Rei	5h 31m	5:30am	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Sao Joao del Rei	5h 15m	3:15pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Get from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

224 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in São João del Rei and Rio de Janeiro?

Stops in São João del Rei

A
Sao Joao del Rei
R. São João Delegado Rey, 1-107 - Centro, São João Del Rei - MG, 36307-252, Brazil
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B
São João del Rei Onibus
R. Manoel Anselmo, 104 - Centro, São João Del Rei - MG, 36300-078, Brazil

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
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Paraibuna

4/527 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi0

According to 13 reviews, Paraibuna received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location, but some complained about the WiFi. Paraibuna ticket prices on this trip start at $54

Paraibuna São João del Rei Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews

Terrible. The bus crashed and we had to wait over two hours for a replacement and then once that arrived we travelled 10 minutes and the driver had to go to the police station so we were left at a service station in the middle of nowhere. The journey was meant to be 6 hours it’s taken 11

Sarah E.

July 21, 2025

comfortable seats, and included a stop for food

Sarah T.

July 29, 2024

Arrived late

Kylie W.

January 8, 2024

BR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest bus tickets from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro start from $54. The average price for this route is around $56. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?
The average bus travel time from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 224 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by Paraibuna.
Which bus companies service the São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?
The earliest bus departs from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro at 12:19am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?
A bus trip from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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

$46

11-26

$47

Today

$47

11-28

$47

11-29

$48

11-30

$47

12-01

$47

12-02

$47

The cheapest trip from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $48 for a bus ticket from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-12-02.