Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

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Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Schedule

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Aguia Branca Sleeper 01:45 - 08:00BRL 142
1001 Semi Sleeper 02:30 - 08:40BRL 181
Kaissara Standard 04:30 - 11:30BRL 115
Penha Executive 07:00 - 13:10BRL 139
Azul Economy #AD403108:20 - 09:25BRL 1,945
Expresso do Sul Sleeper 10:30 - 17:00BRL 207
Catarinense Sleeper 13:00 - 21:15BRL 349
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA393515:10 - 16:20BRL 2,522
GOL Economy #G3104717:50 - 18:55BRL 2,210
GOL Economy #G3105119:15 - 20:20BRL 1,410
Azul Economy #AD606120:40 - 21:50BRL 1,821
Penha Sleeper 23:59 - 05:59BRL 121

Transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Facts about the transport from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure12:05 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day166
Distance1500 kilometers
Transport Companies1001, Aguia Branca, Azul, Catarinense, Expresso Adamantina, Expresso do Sul, GOL, LATAM Airlines Group, Penha, Wemobi

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How to get from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo

Travelling between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo 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 1,592.47 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.93.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 30 hours to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 6h to reach Sao Paulo.

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

Travelling between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo can be as cheap as USD 18.93 if you opt for a Penha bus and as expensive as USD 1,592.47 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 Sao Paulo ?

  • 128 from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo starting from 00:05 New Rio Bus Station until 23:59 New Rio Bus Station
  • 38 from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo starting from 06:30 Santos Dumont Airport until 21:00 Santos Dumont Airport

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

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 Sao Paulo, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 48.81.

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 Sao Paulo

Azul, GOL, LATAM Airlines Group

Bus

Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo

1001, Aguia Branca, Catarinense, Expresso Adamantina, Expresso do Sul, Penha, Wemobi

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

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

  • 95% opted for a bus
  • 5% decided to fly