What is the distance between Montevideo and Porto Alegre?

Montevideo and Porto Alegre are 439 miles (708 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?

If you're headed to Porto Alegre from Montevideo, chances are that your bus will depart from Tres Cruces and arrive at Rodoviária de Porto Alegre. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Montevideo to Porto Alegre from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Montevideo to Porto Alegre on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Montevideo	12h 30m	9:30am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tres Cruces	11h 45m	7:45am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Tres Cruces	11h 45m	7:45am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Montevideo	12h 30m	9:30am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	No tags

Next departures for Montevideo to Porto Alegre on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00pm	Tres Cruces	11h 45m	7:45am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Tres Cruces	11h 45m	7:45am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	Fastest

Next departures for Montevideo to Porto Alegre on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Montevideo	12h 30m	9:30am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tres Cruces	11h 45m	7:45am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Tres Cruces	11h 45m	7:45am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Montevideo	12h 30m	9:30am	Rodoviária de Porto Alegre	No tags

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Get from Montevideo to Porto Alegre

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 30mAverage Duration

443 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

TTL

4/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

EGA

4.5/5595 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.8

According to 68 reviews, EGA received a 4.6-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the temperature. EGA ticket prices on this trip start at $137

EGA Montevideo Porto Alegre recent customer reviews

Excellent service from beginning to end, super clean bus and facilities. Easiest bus trip in latin america so far.

Valentin L.

May 10, 2018

Fantastic from start to finish. Hostess was amazing and very attentive

Joseph O.

July 14, 2025

All was good!

Gustavo Gabriel S.

June 1, 2023

TTL

4/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

EGA

4.5/5595 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.8

According to 68 reviews, EGA received a 4.6-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the temperature. EGA ticket prices on this trip start at $137

EGA Montevideo Porto Alegre recent customer reviews

Excellent service from beginning to end, super clean bus and facilities. Easiest bus trip in latin america so far.

Valentin L.

May 10, 2018

Fantastic from start to finish. Hostess was amazing and very attentive

Joseph O.

July 14, 2025

All was good!

Gustavo Gabriel S.

June 1, 2023

Pullman General Belgrano

3.5/5579 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.7

Cauvi

4.5/5131 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.2

TTL Turismo

4.5/5137 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.8

According to 34 reviews, TTL Turismo received a 4.7-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the power outlets. TTL Turismo ticket prices on this trip start at $103

TTL Turismo Montevideo Porto Alegre recent customer reviews

Very very good

Jorge Z.

May 23, 2022

All good!

Farrell T.

October 31, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Montevideo and Porto Alegre?

Stops in Montevideo

A - Tres Cruces

B - Av. Gral. San Martín

C - Terminal tres cruces

Stops in Porto Alegre

A - Rodoviária de Porto Alegre

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Montevideo to Porto Alegre, RS by bus

What is the distance between Montevideo and Porto Alegre?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Montevideo to Porto Alegre?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$99

11/11

$97

Today

$99

11/13

$116

11/14

$98

11/15

No data

11/16

$99

11/17

$100

The cheapest trip from Montevideo to Porto Alegre, RS was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $97

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Montevideo to Porto Alegre, RS, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $97 to $131 for a bus ticket from Montevideo to Porto Alegre, RS based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually EGA 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.