Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

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Rio de Janeiro to Salvador Schedule

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA398300:30 - 02:30BRL 1,608
GOL Economy #G3193402:10 - 04:10BRL 1,655
GOL Economy #G3904904:05 - 06:05BRL 595
Aguia Branca Semi Sleeper 07:35 - 15:00BRL 486
Aguia Branca Semi Sleeper 09:30 - 16:55BRL 970
GOL Economy #G3205811:15 - 13:20BRL 964
Aguia Branca Semi Sleeper 12:20 - 19:45BRL 970
GOL Economy #G3202614:45 - 16:50BRL 1,976
GOL Economy #G3207216:50 - 18:55BRL 765
GOL Economy #G3910019:00 - 21:05BRL 1,288
GOL Economy #G3149921:50 - 23:55BRL 765
GOL Economy #G3149922:15 - 00:20BRL 1,907

Transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Facts about the transport from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Cheapest Transport$125
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure12:30 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day11
Distance1604 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAguia Branca, GOL, LATAM Airlines Group

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How to get from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

Travelling between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 311.63 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 124.36.

How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 33 hours to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 8h 5m to reach Salvador.

How much does it cost to get from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

Travelling between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador can be as cheap as USD 124.36 if you opt for a Aguia Branca bus and as expensive as USD 311.63 if you buy a LATAM Airlines Group flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador ?

  • 8 from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador starting from 00:30 Rio Galeao Airport until 21:00 Rio Galeao Airport
  • 3 from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador starting from 07:30 New Rio Bus Station until 12:50 New Rio Bus Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 174.80.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador

GOL, LATAM Airlines Group

Bus

Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador

Aguia Branca

What is the most popular transport to get from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus