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

The cheapest bus tickets from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro start from $14. The average price for this route is around $39. 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 Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?

The average bus trip duration from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 212 miles (341 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Util .

Which bus companies service the Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Util , Cometa , CIA Atual , Passaro Verde , Teixeira Turismo , Atual , Transportes Santa Maria , Serro , Gontijo , VIACAO SANTAFE , Expresso Adamantina , Viação São Luiz .

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

The earliest bus departs from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Atual , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Cometa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.3.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Atual , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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

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

Bus Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:31pm	Terminal Turístico JK - Rua dos Guajajaras	8h 14m	7:45am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 10m	6:10am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	1:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	7h 30m	8:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	9:15pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 55m	5:10am	Novo Rio	No tags
Viação São Luiz + UTIL	Bus	12:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	17h 10m	5:40am	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 30m	7:00am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 10m	6:10am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	8h	5:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 46m	7:45am	Novo Rio	No tags
Viação São Luiz + UTIL	Bus	12:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	17h 15m	5:45am	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:20am	Terminal Turístico JK - Rua dos Guajajaras	9h	7:20pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	6h 50m	5:50am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	8h	5:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 30m	7:00am	Novo Rio	No tags
Atual + Viação Brisa	Bus	1:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	9h 40m	10:40am	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:20am	Terminal Turístico JK - Rua dos Guajajaras	9h	7:20pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	6h 50m	5:50am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	8h	5:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 20m	8:50pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Viação São Luiz + UTIL	Bus	6:30am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	12h 20m	6:50pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:31pm	Terminal Turístico JK - Rua dos Guajajaras	8h 14m	7:45am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 10m	6:10am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	8h	5:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 30m	7:00am	Novo Rio	No tags
Viação São Luiz + UTIL	Bus	1:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	16h 40m	5:40am	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:31pm	Terminal Turístico JK - Rua dos Guajajaras	8h 14m	7:45am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	6h 50m	5:50am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	8h	5:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	9:15pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 55m	5:10am	Novo Rio	No tags
Atual + UTIL	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	10h 30m	5:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 30m	5:30am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 10m	6:10am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	8h	5:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 20m	5:50am	Novo Rio	No tags
Atual + Viação Brisa	Bus	1:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	9h 40m	10:40am	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00am	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 55m	3:55pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 10m	6:10am	Novo Rio	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	8h	5:00pm	Novo Rio	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Terminal - Praça Rio Branco	7h 46m	7:45am	Novo Rio	No tags
Atual + Viação Brisa	Bus	1:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte	9h 40m	10:40am	Novo Rio	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:45 PM -03.

Get from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

212 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro?

Stops in Belo Horizonte

A
Terminal Rodoviário de Belo Horizonte
Praça Rio Branco, 100, Centro, Belo Horizonte - MG, CEP: 30111-050
Visit page
B
R. Espírito Santo, 1897
R. Espírito Santo, 1897 - Centro, Belo Horizonte - MG, Brazil
C
Estacao Jose Candido da Silveira
R. Conceição do Pará, 1158-1520 - Santa Ines, Belo Horizonte - MG, Brazil

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A
Novo Rio
Avenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310
Visit page
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

Util

3.5/5648 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.9

According to 50 reviews, Util received a 3.6-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location, but some complained about the wifi. Util ticket prices on this trip start at $14

Útil Belo Horizonte Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews

El bus muy cómodo, muy rápido, no fue puntual pero el viaje estuvo perfecto a un buen precio.

Paula T.

December 11, 2023

O meu bus chegou quase 2 horas tarde porque tinhamos muitas paradas innecesarias. Estava muito frío dentro do bus também.

Megan L.

October 9, 2018

They inform us about an accident in the route for this reason the trip started 2 hours late. The proble is the busstation is not a nice place to make time and it wasent any solution by the company.

Facundo D.

August 20, 2018

Cometa

4.5/5766 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

According to the users, the bus service is appreciated for being on time and providing a pleasant travel experience with friendly and professional staff. Despite encountering traffic delays, the positive attitude of the staff was noted as commendable. The overall impression suggests that travelers would choose this company again in future journeys.

Cometa Belo Horizonte Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews

The staff were really friendly and professional. The bus was stuck in traffic for over 2 hours but they were still in good humour when we arrived at our destination. I would definitely use this company again.

Carole M.

January 16, 2024

Great, on time, quick, very nice bus and not too packed.

Brendan M.

October 5, 2025

Thanks for the service!

Liliya K.

July 8, 2021

CIA Atual

Passaro Verde

4/545 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

Teixeira Turismo

Atual

4.5/56 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Transportes Santa Maria

4/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi1.3

Serro

Gontijo

3/5132 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.8

VIACAO SANTAFE

Expresso Adamantina

3/565 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0

Viação São Luiz

BR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Belo Horizonte 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 Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest bus tickets from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro start from $14. The average price for this route is around $39. 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 Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?
The average bus trip duration from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 212 miles (341 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Util.
Which bus companies service the Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Util, Cometa, CIA Atual, Passaro Verde, Teixeira Turismo, Atual, Transportes Santa Maria, Serro, Gontijo, VIACAO SANTAFE, Expresso Adamantina, Viação São Luiz.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?
The earliest bus departs from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?
A bus trip from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Atual, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Cometa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.3.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Atual, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Atual, 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

11/30

$17

12/01

$17

Today

$17

12/03

$24

12/04

$25

12/05

$26

12/06

$25

12/07

$26

The cheapest trip from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $115 for a bus ticket from Belo Horizonte to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Cometa 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.