How far is São João del Rei from São Paulo by coach?

The journey from São Paulo to São João del Rei by coach covers an approximate distance of 226 miles (364 km).

Is there a way to reach São João del Rei from São Paulo without a car?

You can reach São João del Rei from São Paulo by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus São Paulo to São João del Rei from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from São Paulo to São João del Rei on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 40m	06:40	Sao Joao del Rei	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 10m	04:10	Sao Joao del Rei	Fastest
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 45m	08:45	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 45m	08:45	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	20:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 10m	04:10	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags

Next departures from São Paulo to São João del Rei on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 10m	04:10	Sao Joao del Rei	CheapestFastest
Bus	22:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 40m	06:40	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 30m	08:30	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 30m	08:30	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	23:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	9h 5m	08:05	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags

Next departures from São Paulo to São João del Rei on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 10m	04:10	Sao Joao del Rei	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 10m	04:10	Sao Joao del Rei	Fastest
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 30m	08:30	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 30m	08:30	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	23:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	9h 5m	08:05	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags

Next departures from São Paulo to São João del Rei on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	9h 5m	08:05	Sao Joao del Rei	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	9h 5m	08:05	Sao Joao del Rei	Fastest
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 30m	08:30	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 30m	08:30	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 30m	08:30	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags

Next departures from São Paulo to São João del Rei on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 30m	08:30	Sao Joao del Rei	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 10m	04:10	Sao Joao del Rei	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	9h 5m	08:05	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	22:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 40m	06:40	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	11h 30m	08:30	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags

Next departures from São Paulo to São João del Rei on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 10m	04:10	Sao Joao del Rei	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	9h	08:00	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	20:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 10m	04:10	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	23:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	9h	08:00	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	22:00	Rodoviária do Tietê	8h 40m	06:40	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags

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Get from São Paulo to São João del Rei

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 40mAverage duration

224 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Util

3.5/5647 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi0.9

Based on 647 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Util ticket prices on this trip start at £14

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Where are the popular stops in São Paulo and São João del Rei?

Stops in São Paulo

A - Barra Funda

B - Congonhas Airport

C - Jabaquara

D - Praça do Patriarca

E - São Paulo

F - Tietê

Stops in São João del Rei

A - Sao Joao del Rei

B - São João del Rei Onibus

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from São Paulo to São João del Rei

How far is São João del Rei from São Paulo by coach?
The journey from São Paulo to São João del Rei by coach covers an approximate distance of 226 miles (364 km).
Is there a way to reach São João del Rei from São Paulo without a car?
You can reach São João del Rei from São Paulo by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

17/11

£29

18/11

£58

Today

£35

20/11

£29

21/11

£29

22/11

£38

23/11

£74

24/11

£32

The cheapest trip from São Paulo to São João del Rei was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £29

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

You can expect to pay from £29 to £87 for a bus ticket from São Paulo to São João del Rei based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-11-20.