How far is Rio de Janeiro from Poços de Caldas?

About 228 miles (367 km) separate Rio de Janeiro and Poços de Caldas.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Poços de Caldas leave from Novo Rio and arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Poços de Caldas. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Poços de Caldas from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Poços de Caldas on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30pm	Novo Rio	9h	5:30am	Terminal Rodoviário de Poços de Caldas	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:41 AM -03.

Get from Rio de Janeiro to Poços de Caldas

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

9hAverage Duration

231 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Cometa

4.5/5759 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.3

Based on 759 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Cometa ticket prices on this trip start at $41

Cometa Rio de Janeiro Poços de Caldas recent customer reviews

Too cold.

David B.

November 7, 2024

Very good and safety

Darci P.

September 20, 2021

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Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Poços de Caldas?

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

Stops in Poços de Caldas

A - Terminal Rodoviário de Poços de Caldas

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$38

11/19

$46

Today

$42

11/21

$40

11/22

$35

11/23

$48

11/24

No data

11/25

$19

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Poços de Caldas was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $19

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 Poços de Caldas, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $66 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Poços de Caldas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-25.