How much is the bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus start from $64. The average price for this route is around $107. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

The average bus trip duration from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 621 miles (1002 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 26m and is operated by Gontijo .

Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Gontijo , Viação Rio Doce , Util , Viação Brisa , Itapemirim , Rápido Federal , Paraibuna .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus at 2:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

A bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 83 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Viação Rio Doce has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Brisa , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:45pm	Novo Rio	23h 26m	4:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30am	Novo Rio	1d 5h	3:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Cheapest
	Bus	4:45pm	Novo Rio	23h 26m	4:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Fastest
Empresa Unida Mansur + Aguia Branca	Bus	8:30am	Novo Rio	1d 14h	11:05pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30am	Novo Rio	1d 5h	3:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Cheapest
	Bus	4:45pm	Novo Rio	23h 26m	4:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Fastest
Viação Rio Doce + Gontijo	Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	1d 9h	5:28pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Viação Rio Doce + Gontijo	Bus	3:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 3h	6:47pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Novo Rio	1d 5h	3:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Cheapest
Bus	4:45pm	Novo Rio	23h 26m	4:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 1h	6:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30am	Novo Rio	1d 5h	3:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Cheapest
	Bus	4:45pm	Novo Rio	23h 26m	4:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	Novo Rio	1d 3h	12:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Viação Rio Doce + Gontijo	Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	1d 4h	12:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Viação Brisa + Viação Rio Doce	Bus	8:00am	Novo Rio	1d 7h	3:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Novo Rio	1d 5h	3:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Novo Rio	1d 1h	6:35pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Fastest
Bus	4:20pm	Novo Rio	1d 1h	5:50pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30am	Novo Rio	1d 5h	3:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Cheapest
	Bus	4:45pm	Novo Rio	23h 26m	4:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	Fastest
Viação Rio Doce + Gontijo	Bus	7:30am	Novo Rio	1d 9h	5:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Viação Brisa + Viação Rio Doce	Bus	8:00am	Novo Rio	1d 7h	3:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags
Viação Rio Doce + Gontijo	Bus	3:00pm	Novo Rio	1d 3h	6:47pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:25 PM -03.

Get from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

621 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Ilhéus?

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A
Novo Rio
Avenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310
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B
Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Corredor BRT Transcarioca - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
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C
Rodoviária
Terminal Padre Henrique Otte, 8851 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
D
Av. Pedro Calmon
Av. Pedro Calmon, 102 , Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-485, Brazil

Stops in Ilhéus

A
Terminal Rodoviário de Ilhéus
Av. Esperança, 12 - Esperança, Ilhéus - BA, 45658-630, Brazil
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Compare bus companies

Gontijo

3/5132 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.8

Viação Rio Doce

4/584 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi2.1

Util

3.5/5648 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi0.9

Viação Brisa

3.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Itapemirim

3.5/5190 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.2

Rápido Federal

4/5700 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi0.5

Paraibuna

4/527 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus start from $64. The average price for this route is around $107. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
The average bus trip duration from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 621 miles (1002 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 26m and is operated by Gontijo.
Which bus companies service the Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Gontijo, Viação Rio Doce, Util, Viação Brisa, Itapemirim, Rápido Federal, Paraibuna.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
The earliest bus departs from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus at 2:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
A bus trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 83 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Viação Rio Doce has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Viação Rio Doce, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Brisa, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/30

$84

12/01

$106

Today

$85

12/03

$83

12/04

$85

12/05

$85

12/06

$89

12/07

$89

The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $83

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 Ilhéus, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $83 to $124 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Ilhéus based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Viação Rio Doce, Gontijo 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.