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Coach trips from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to São Paulo, SP

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Fast, easy, and affordable options from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to São Paulo, SP

Avg. trip duration

6hr40mins

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Avg. distance

262 miles

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2

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo route feature onboard restrooms.
Bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo with FlixBus are available from as low as £10.99.
The route between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo generally takes about 6 hours 40 minutes by coach and covers approximately 264 miles.
Passengers travelling from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is at 00:30.
The day's last coach departure from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo is set for 14:00.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Rio de Janeiro, there are 2 coach stops. As for São Paulo, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
Every FlixBus coach between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Rio de Janeiro -São Paulo route are equipped with free WiFi.

Bus travel from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo starting from £10.99 (average ticket cost: £13.49).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo lasts approximately 6 hours 40 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo is 264 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Rio de Janeiro-São Paulo: to check departure times of coaches between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 2 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Rio de Janeiro, there are 2 coach stops. As for São Paulo, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Rio de Janeiro on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in São Paulo.
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