Bus Tickets from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Petrópolis
    Departure location: Rodoviária de Petrópolis
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Cidade Universitária
    Operated by: Viação UnicaViação Unica
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Petrópolis
    Departure location: Rodoviária de Petrópolis
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Cidade Universitária
    Operated by: Viação UnicaViação Unica
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Petrópolis
    Departure location: Rodoviária de Petrópolis
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: FacilFacil
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Petrópolis
    Departure location: Rodoviária de Petrópolis
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Viação UnicaViação Unica
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Petrópolis
    Departure location: Rodoviária de Petrópolis
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: FacilFacil
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$9
Average bus trip duration1h 15m
Number of daily buses40
Earliest bus departure4:40am
Distance27 miles (42 km)
Latest bus departure11:00pm

Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro Bus

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

Best price found
08/08
$7
08/09
$7
Today
$7
08/11
$7
08/12
$7
08/13
$7
08/14
$7
08/15
$7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $9 for a bus ticket from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-08-13.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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