How far is Taubaté from Rio de Janeiro?

About 150 miles (242 km) separate Taubaté and Rio de Janeiro.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro leave from Rodoviária de Taubaté and arrive at Novo Rio. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Sitio Roberto Burle Marx, Sugar Loaf, Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues, Aventureiro Sustainable Development Reserve and Christ the Redeemer.

Bus Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h	5:45pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	5:55pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 55m	10:50pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	5:55pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 15m	1:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h	5:45pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 56m	4:55am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	5:55pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 15m	1:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 56m	4:55am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	5:55pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 15m	1:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 55m	10:35pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	5:55pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	8:20am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	6h 35m	2:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 55m	10:35pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 25m	3:10pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 15m	6:00pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	8:20am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	6h 35m	2:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 56m	4:55am	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 10m	11:00pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	5:55pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 55m	5:40am	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 10m	6:00am	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 10m	5:55pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Bus	11:15am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 40m	4:55pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Rodoviária de Taubaté	4h 55m	10:50pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Rodoviária de Taubaté	5h 10m	6:00am	Novo Rio	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:48 AM -03.

Get from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

5hAverage Duration

148 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Viação Sampaio

3.5/5118 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 118 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Viação Sampaio ticket prices on this trip start at $9

Viação Sampaio Taubaté Rio de Janeiro recent customer reviews

It would be good to have full electronic tickets. Besides this, nice trip.

Jeremy P.

January 15, 2018

Catarinense

4/51,513 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.2

Util

3.5/5647 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.9

Expresso Adamantina

3/565 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi0

BUSX

3.5/55 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

BR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Stops in Taubaté

A - Rodoviária de Taubaté

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

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

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

11/16

$23

11/17

$23

Today

$24

11/19

$24

11/20

$20

11/21

$15

11/22

$20

11/23

$24

The cheapest trip from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $57 for a bus ticket from Taubaté to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Catarinense will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.