Rio de Janeiro is a magnificent city and a place you must go to if you are in Brazil. The Salvador to Rio de Janeiro route goes through some of the most beautiful places in Brazil, providing landscape views that you will never forget. Multiple operators offer buses along this route every day at very affordable prices. You can find buses leaving at 7:00 or 9:30 in the morning, arriving in Rio de Janeiro around 17:00 the following afternoon. The average bus fare from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro is 93 USD (79.48 EUR).
Why Book a bus instead of a car/train/flight?
There are many ways to get to Rio de Janeiro, but the most convenient option is to take a bus from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro. Some of the reasons to travel by bus are -
- Going by bus offers you many comforts that you could not have if you go by plane or car. Bus seats are usually more spacious and comfortable.
- When driving, you have to be focused on the road, which can be very tiring and stressful. On the other hand, on a bus, you can watch a movie, read a book, listen to music or enjoy the scenery along the way.
- Although a plane can get you to Rio de Janeiro much faster, the ticket price is usually much higher than a bus ticket.
- Going by bus allows you to carry a little more luggage than when travelling by plane where you would have to pay more for carrying extra weight.
- When driving, you also have to pay extra fees like road tolls which you don't have to when you travel by Salvador to Rio de Janeiro bus.
Salvador to Rio de Janeiro Bus Schedule
- Aguia Branca
- First bus: 7:00
- Last bus: 7:00
- Average fare: 93 USD (79.48 EUR)
- Boarding points: Salvador bus station
- Dropping points: Rio de Janeiro bus station
- Kaissara
- First bus: 9:30
- Last bus: 9:30
- Average fare: 60.97 USD (51.54 EUR)
- Boarding points: Salvador bus station
- Dropping points: Rio de Janeiro bus station
Bus Amenities Available when travelling from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro
For Salvador to Rio de Janeiro bus route, the list of amenities available on buses include-
- AC
- USB ports
- Reclining seats
- Media
- Toilet
- Wi-fi
- Toilet
Places to visit in Rio de Janeiro
- Copacabana Beach: It is one of the most famous beaches in the world. The 4 km stretch of fine sand attracts visitors all year round.
- Christ the Redeemer: One of the seven wonders of the world, the 'Cristo Redentor' rises from the top of the Corcovado hill where thousands of tourists arrive every day. From there you can enjoy a beautiful view of the entire city.
- Pão de Açúcar: It is the most famous peak in Rio de Janeiro. If you want to reach the peak, you can take a cable car, or if you like rock climbing, there are many climbing routes.
- Selaron stairs: These famous staircases full of colour and life are located in the neighbourhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa and were created by Chilean artist Jorge Selarón as a tribute to the Brazilian people. Don't hesitate to come here early so you can take pictures easily.
How to Book a bus ticket with redBus
Follow these steps to book your online bus tickets from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro:
- First, you have to go to the redBus website. In the search area, enter the city of origin, Salvador and the destination, Rio de Janeiro.
- You have to select your date of travel and click on 'Search Buses'.
- You will see a list of all the available buses. Here, you can compare and choose a bus that fits your requirements.
- Next, fill in the passenger details and move to the payment section.
- Make your payment using any of the payment modes available. Here, you can apply for discounts (if available).
- You will receive your Salvador to Rio de Janeiro online bus tickets via email and SMS.
Why book with redBus?
Some of the reasons to book online bus tickets from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro with redBus are -
- You can save a lot of time as you don't have to visit multiple bus counters or contact travel agencies. You can see all the buses for the route at once and compare them on the same page.
- You can book the bus tickets online on redBus at any time and from anywhere. All you need is an internet connection.
- The interface is user-friendly.
- You can find authentic reviews and ratings of bus operators from past travellers.
- You can enjoy 24x7 customer care service on redBus.
- redBus provides offers and discounts to its users.
- You can view the bus fares in different currencies. The redBus website also supports multiple languages.
Book Salvador to Rio de Janeiro bus tickets online on redBus to enjoy a safe and comfortable ride.