What is the distance between Pelotas and Rio de Janeiro?

Pelotas and Rio de Janeiro are 829 miles (1337 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro?

If you're headed to Rio de Janeiro from Pelotas, chances are that your bus will depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Pelotas and arrive at Novo Rio. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Once in Rio de Janeiro, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Carnival, Sugar Loaf, Favelas and Sitio Roberto Burle Marx.

Bus Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro from $81 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	Estação Rodoviária de Pelotas	1d 9h	6:00pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	8:15am	Estação Rodoviária de Pelotas	1d 9h	6:00pm	Novo Rio	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:26 AM -03.

Get from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

829 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in Pelotas

A
Terminal Rodoviário de Pelotas
Av. Pres. João Goularte, 4605, Pelotas - Rio Grande do Sul
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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

Compare bus companies

Viação Penha

3.5/5483 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi0.8

Based on 483 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Viação Penha ticket prices on this trip start at $86

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro by bus

What is the distance between Pelotas and Rio de Janeiro?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro?
What are the best sights and things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$104

11/22

$111

Today

$111

11/24

$153

11/25

$83

11/26

$81

11/27

$81

11/28

$85

The cheapest trip from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $81

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

You can expect to pay from $81 to $213 for a bus ticket from Pelotas to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-26.