What is the distance between Rio de Janeiro and Arraial do Cabo?

About 76 miles (122 km) separate Rio de Janeiro and Arraial do Cabo.

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

If you're headed to Arraial do Cabo from Rio de Janeiro, chances are that your bus will leave from Novo Rio and arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:12pm	Novo Rio	3h 20m	6:32pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	Cheapest
Bus	11:33am	Novo Rio	2h 55m	2:28pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	Fastest
Bus	5:02am	Novo Rio	3h 30m	8:32am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	5:03am	Novo Rio	3h 45m	8:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	6:33am	Novo Rio	3h 57m	10:30am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:34pm	Novo Rio	4h	4:34pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	Cheapest
Bus	11:33am	Novo Rio	2h 55m	2:28pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	Fastest
Bus	3:33am	Novo Rio	3h 35m	7:08am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	4:32am	Novo Rio	3h 50m	8:22am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	5:04am	Novo Rio	3h 30m	8:34am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:34pm	Novo Rio	4h	4:34pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	Cheapest
Bus	11:33am	Novo Rio	2h 55m	2:28pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	Fastest
Bus	4:33am	Novo Rio	3h 45m	8:18am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	5:33am	Novo Rio	3h 45m	9:18am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	5:42am	Novo Rio	3h 35m	9:17am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:03am	Novo Rio	2h 55m	11:58am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:33am	Novo Rio	3h 45m	8:18am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	5:33am	Novo Rio	3h 45m	9:18am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	6:33am	Novo Rio	3h 57m	10:30am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	7:03am	Novo Rio	3h 50m	10:53am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:03am	Novo Rio	2h 55m	11:58am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:03am	Novo Rio	3h 45m	8:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	6:33am	Novo Rio	3h 57m	10:30am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	7:33am	Novo Rio	3h 50m	11:23am	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags
Bus	8:33am	Novo Rio	3h 59m	12:32pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo	No tags

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Get from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

76 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Autoviação 1001

4/51,798 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.9

Users have reported a consistently positive experience with this bus service, highlighting the comfort of the seats and punctuality in both departure and arrival. The availability of free WiFi is appreciated by many passengers. However, some users mentioned that there were multiple stops along the journey and noted concerns about bathroom cleanliness on board.

Viação 1001 Rio de Janeiro Arraial do Cabo recent customer reviews

The trip was smooth, departed on time and arrived on schedule. The bus itself was also very comfortable.

Clive F.

October 10, 2025

The bus was 30min late and dirty. Bathroom was filthy but the employees were friendly.

London L.

June 20, 2024

Very prompt. The bus was on time for departure and arrival. Comfortable and pleasant journey.

Michael R.

April 19, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Arraial do Cabo?

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

Stops in Arraial do Cabo

A - Terminal Rodoviário de Arraial do Cabo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo by bus

What is the distance between Rio de Janeiro and Arraial do Cabo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$16

11/16

$16

Today

$15

11/18

$14

11/19

$14

11/20

$14

11/21

$15

11/22

$15

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $14

To 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 Arraial do Cabo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $35 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-18.