Find coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, ES

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Next departures from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre on 30 August
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Viação Penha
Novo Rio
Estação Rodoviária de Porto AlegreCheapest
Itapemirim
Novo Rio
Estação Rodoviária de Porto AlegreFastest
UTIL + Real Expresso
Novo Rio
Estação Rodoviária de Porto AlegreNo tags
Viação Penha
Novo Rio
Estação Rodoviária de Porto AlegreNo tags
Itapemirim
Novo Rio
Estação Rodoviária de Porto AlegreNo tags

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

Average ticket priceUS$129
Average bus trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses3
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
27/08
US$75
28/08
US$53
Today
US$76
30/08
US$77
31/08
US$65
01/09
US$65
02/09
US$65
03/09
US$65
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre, ES was searched and found on 28 Aug 2025 with a price of US$53

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$53 to US$193 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$65, which is on 2025-08-31.

Usually Viação Penha 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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