What is the distance between Rio de Janeiro and Caratinga?

The distance between the two cities is 226 miles (364 km).

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

If you're headed to Caratinga from Rio de Janeiro, chances are that your bus will depart from Novo Rio and arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga. These are the main 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 Caratinga from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Caratinga on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Novo Rio	8h 30m	5:20am	Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Novo Rio	8h 10m	4:10am	Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Novo Rio	8h 50m	2:50am	Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Novo Rio	8h 30m	8:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Novo Rio	8h 50m	2:50am	Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Caratinga on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Novo Rio	8h 30m	5:20am	Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Novo Rio	8h 10m	4:10am	Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Novo Rio	8h 50m	2:50am	Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	8h 40m	4:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Novo Rio	9h 10m	5:40am	Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga	No tags

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Get from Rio de Janeiro to Caratinga

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

8h 40mAverage Duration

225 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

Stops in Caratinga

A
Terminal Rodoviário de Caratinga
Av. Moacir de Matos, 666 - Centro, 35300-047 Caratinga - MG
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Viação Rio Doce

4.5/583 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi2.2

Águia Branca

4/5551 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.6

BUSX

3.5/55 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.8

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$23

11/25

$23

Today

$23

11/27

$23

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The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Caratinga was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $23

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 Caratinga, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $34 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Caratinga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-27.