How much is the bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

The cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus start from £50. The average price for this route is around £84. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

The average bus journey time from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 621 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 23h 26m and is operated by Gontijo .

Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Gontijo , Viação Rio Doce , Util , Viação Brisa , Itapemirim , Rápido Federal , Paraibuna .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

A bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus produces an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 83 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Viação Rio Doce has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Brisa , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus from £45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30	Novo Rio	1d 5h	15:30	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Cheapest
	Bus	20:40	Novo Rio	1d	20:50	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Fastest
	Bus	16:20	Novo Rio	1d 1h	17:50	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
	Bus	07:30	Novo Rio	1d 8h	15:30	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Viação Brisa + Viação Rio Doce	Bus	08:00	Novo Rio	1d 7h	15:30	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

Next departures from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:45	Novo Rio	23h 26m	16:11	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:30	Novo Rio	1d 5h	15:30	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Viação Rio Doce + Gontijo	Bus	07:30	Novo Rio	1d 9h	17:11	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Gontijo + Rota Transportes	Bus	16:00	Novo Rio	1d 5h	21:35	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Viação Rio Doce + Gontijo	Bus	15:00	Novo Rio	1d 3h	18:47	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

Next departures from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Gontijo + Rota Transportes	Bus	16:45	Novo Rio	1d 4h	21:30	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Cheapest
	Bus	16:45	Novo Rio	23h 26m	16:11	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Fastest
Gontijo + Rota Transportes	Bus	06:00	Novo Rio	1d 6h	12:43	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Gontijo + Rota Transportes	Bus	06:10	Novo Rio	1d 6h	12:43	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Gontijo + Rota Transportes	Bus	16:00	Novo Rio	1d 5h	21:30	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

Next departures from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:45	Novo Rio	23h 26m	16:11	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:30	Novo Rio	1d 5h	15:30	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Viação Rio Doce + Gontijo	Bus	07:30	Novo Rio	1d 9h	17:28	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Gontijo + Rota Transportes	Bus	16:00	Novo Rio	1d 5h	21:35	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Viação Rio Doce + Gontijo	Bus	15:00	Novo Rio	1d 3h	18:47	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

Next departures from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Novo Rio	1d 5h	15:30	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Cheapest
Bus	16:45	Novo Rio	23h 26m	16:11	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Novo Rio	1d 1h	18:11	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

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Get from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours, and with fares starting at just £50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 5hAverage duration

621 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

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

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 Ilhéus

A
Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
Av. Esperança, 12 - Esperança, Ilhéus - BA, 45658-630, Brazil
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Compare bus companies

Gontijo

3/5132 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi0.8

Viação Rio Doce

4.5/583 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi2.2

Util

3.5/5648 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi0.9

Viação Brisa

3.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi0

Itapemirim

3.5/5190 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi1.2

Rápido Federal

4/5699 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi0.5

Paraibuna

4/527 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi0

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
The cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus start from £50. The average price for this route is around £84. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
The average bus journey time from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 621 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 23h 26m and is operated by Gontijo.
Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Gontijo, Viação Rio Doce, Util, Viação Brisa, Itapemirim, Rápido Federal, Paraibuna.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus at 02:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
A bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus produces an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 83 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Viação Rio Doce has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Brisa, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

26/11

£58

27/11

£45

Today

£45

29/11

£46

30/11

£59

01/12

£59

02/12

£59

03/12

£50

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £45

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 Ilhéus as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £45 to £87 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £46, which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Viação Rio Doce 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.