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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Novo Rio | Leopoldina Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
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 | Bus | Novo Rio | Leopoldina Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Novo Rio | Leopoldina Bus Station | No tags | ||||
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Get from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina
The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina
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 Leopoldina?
The cheapest coach tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina start from £8. The average price for this route is around £17. 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 Leopoldina?
The average bus journey time from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina is 4h 10m, covering a distance of 102 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Paraibuna.
Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Viação Rio Doce, Águia Branca, BUSX, Paraibuna.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina?
The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina?
A bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina produces an estimated 4 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 Leopoldina?
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 Leopoldina?
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 Leopoldina?
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 Leopoldina?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Rio Doce, 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.
The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £9To 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 Leopoldina as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £9 to £40 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Leopoldina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-07.
Usually Águia Branca 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.
