How far is Rio de Janeiro from Cabo Frio?

The distance between the two cities is 76 miles (122 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio leave from Novo Rio and arrive at Rodoviária de Cabo Frio. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim	4h 12m	12:02pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:33am	Novo Rio	2h 25m	1:58pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Fastest
	Bus	6:03am	Novo Rio	3h 22m	9:25am	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
Facil + Viação Unica	Bus	7:30am	Rio de Janeiro - Madureira - RJ	13h 35m	9:05pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
	Bus	7:30am	Terminal Alvorada	13h 35m	9:05pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim	4h 12m	12:02pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:33am	Novo Rio	2h 25m	1:58pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Fastest
	Bus	5:02am	Novo Rio	3h 20m	8:22am	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
	Bus	5:45am	Novo Rio	6h 45m	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
Facil + Viação Unica	Bus	6:40am	Novo Rio	5h 50m	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20pm	Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim	3h 38m	4:58pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:33am	Novo Rio	2h 25m	1:58pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Fastest
	Bus	3:33am	Novo Rio	3h 25m	6:58am	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
	Bus	6:30am	Novo Rio	6h	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
Facil + Viação Unica	Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	5h 19m	12:49pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim	4h 12m	12:02pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:33am	Novo Rio	2h 25m	1:58pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Fastest
	Bus	4:33am	Novo Rio	3h 15m	7:48am	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
Facil + Viação Unica	Bus	7:30am	Rio de Janeiro - Madureira - RJ	13h 35m	9:05pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
	Bus	7:30am	Rodoviária Campo Grande, RJ	13h 35m	9:05pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim	4h 12m	12:02pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:33am	Novo Rio	2h 25m	1:58pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Fastest
	Bus	4:33am	Novo Rio	3h 15m	7:48am	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
Facil + Viação Unica	Bus	7:30am	Rio de Janeiro - Madureira - RJ	13h 35m	9:05pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
	Bus	8:50am	Terminal Alvorada	12h 15m	9:05pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim	4h 12m	12:02pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Cheapest
Bus	1:03pm	Novo Rio	2h 52m	3:55pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Fastest
Bus	5:03am	Novo Rio	3h 15m	8:18am	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Novo Rio	6h 10m	12:40pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
Bus	6:03am	Novo Rio	3h 22m	9:25am	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20pm	Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim	3h 38m	4:58pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Cheapest
	Bus	11:33am	Novo Rio	2h 25m	1:58pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	Fastest
	Bus	4:33am	Novo Rio	3h 15m	7:48am	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
Facil + Viação Unica	Bus	7:30am	Rio de Janeiro - Madureira - RJ	13h 35m	9:05pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags
	Bus	7:30am	Rodoviária Campo Grande, RJ	13h 35m	9:05pm	Rodoviária de Cabo Frio	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:54 AM -03.

Get from Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

3h 22mAverage Duration

75 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Autoviação 1001

4/51,798 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.9

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the helpfulness of the staff and timely departures. The buses are noted for their cleanliness and comfort, contributing to a pleasant travel experience overall. However, there were occasional mentions of dirty toilets during trips.

Viação 1001 Rio de Janeiro Cabo Frio recent customer reviews

After I got on the bus I realized I needed to get off before the original stop. Even though the driver could not speak English and I could not speak Portuguese he still tryed to understand and help me with my translation! 😁

Aaron N.

November 20, 2022

Muy cómodo y seguro

Lucas V.

February 20, 2025

The bus left on time and arrived early to our destination.

Melissa C.

December 16, 2024

UNICA

4.5/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2

Facil

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

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

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

Stops in Cabo Frio

A - Rodoviária de Cabo Frio

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

How far is Rio de Janeiro from Cabo Frio?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$15

11/17

$14

Today

$13

11/19

$13

11/20

$13

11/21

$13

11/22

$13

11/23

$13

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $13

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 Cabo Frio, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $32 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-19.