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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Salvador
Cheapest price
€77
Average price
€77
Fastest journey
1 d 8 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 10 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1211 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Salvador is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Salvador will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
Of the 2 buses that leave Rio de Janeiro, RJ for Salvador on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 1211 km distance in an average of 1 d 10 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 8 h 5 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 1 d 12 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Salvador
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Salvador among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 1211 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€82 Average price Cheapest | €272 Average price |
35h 9m Average total duration 34h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Salvador bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM Rio de Janeiro, RJ | 32h05 | 6:05 PM Salvador | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Rio de Janeiro, RJ | 36h00 | 12:00 AM Salvador | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Salvador
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Distance 1211 km |
Average bus duration 34h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €50 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 32h 5m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 18:45 |
FAQs: Bus from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Salvador
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário, located 5.6 miles (9.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rio de Janeiro, RJ to Salvador
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 04:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Paid parking available on-site
- Food court with various restaurants and snack bars
- Available at designated taxi stand outside main entrance
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators
- Public restrooms available for a fee
- Bus: Multiple city bus lines
- Metro: Central Station (nearby)
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court with various local and fast food options
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators
- Public restrooms available for a fee
- Bus: Several urban bus lines
- Metro: Rodoviária Station (Line 2)
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