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

The cheapest coach tickets from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro start from £29. The average price for this route is around £30. 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 São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?

The average bus journey time from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 139 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 00:19. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

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

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Previously seen journeys

Next departures from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Sao Joao del Rei	5h 30m	19:30	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	23:59	Sao Joao del Rei	5h 31m	05:30	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	14:00	Sao Joao del Rei	5h 30m	19:30	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	23:59	Sao Joao del Rei	5h 31m	05:30	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	10:00	Sao Joao del Rei	5h 15m	15:15	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 £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 30mAverage duration

139 milesDistance

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 Wi-Fi. Paraibuna ticket prices on this trip start at £29

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.

21 July 2025

comfortable seats, and included a stop for food

Sarah T.

29 July 2024

Arrived late

Kylie W.

8 January 2024

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

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

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 São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest coach tickets from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro start from £29. The average price for this route is around £30. 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 São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?
The average bus journey time from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 139 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 00:19. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro?
A bus journey from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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

26/11

£25

27/11

£26

Today

£26

29/11

£26

30/11

£25

01/12

£25

02/12

£25

03/12

£25

The cheapest trip from São João del Rei to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £25

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 £25 to £26 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 £25, which is on 2025-12-02.