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Wed13 Aug
from US$105
Thu14 Aug
from US$104
Fri15 Aug
from US$104
Sat16 Aug
from US$96
Sun17 Aug
from US$96
Mon18 Aug
from US$105
Tue19 Aug
Wed20 Aug

Cheap buses leaving Thursday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Porto Alegre
    Destination location: Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
    Operated by: Viação PenhaViação Penha
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Porto Alegre
    Destination location: Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
    Operated by: ItapemirimItapemirim
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 17 August at
    Destination city: Porto Alegre
    Destination location: Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
    Operated by: UTIL + Real Expresso
    UTIL + Real Expresso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Porto Alegre
    Destination location: Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
    Operated by: Viação PenhaViação Penha
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Porto Alegre
    Destination location: Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre
    Operated by: ItapemirimItapemirim
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, ES: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$94
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure07:30
Distance697 miles
Latest bus departure20:30

Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - Porto Alegre, ES

  1. How far is Porto Alegre from Rio de Janeiro by coach?

    The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre by coach is approximately 698 miles (1126 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Porto Alegre from Rio de Janeiro without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/08
US$107
10/08
US$106
Today
US$99
12/08
US$85
13/08
US$89
14/08
US$88
15/08
US$88
16/08
US$82
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, ES was searched and found on 16 Aug 2025 with a price of US$82

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 Porto Alegre, ES as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$82 to US$191 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, ES based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$82, which is on 2025-08-16.

Usually KAISSARA SUZANTUR 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, ES

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