What is the cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador?

The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador is to bus which costs R$ 550 - R$ 900 and takes 31h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador?

The fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador is to VLT and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs R$ 440 - R$ 2500.

Is there a direct bus between Rio de Janeiro (State) and Salvador?

No, there is no direct bus from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador. However, there are services departing from Ponto Final: Praça Tiradentes and arriving at Salvador via Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio and Tietê Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 13m.

How far is it from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador?

The distance between Rio de Janeiro (State) and Salvador is 1248 km. The road distance is 1618.2 km.

How do I travel from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador without a car?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador without a car is to bus via São Paulo which takes 27h 13m and costs R$ 500 - R$ 1500.

How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador bus from?

Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador bus services, operated by 1001, depart from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio station.

Bus or fly from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador?

The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs R$ 500 - R$ 2200. Alternatively, you can bus via São Paulo, which costs R$ 500 - R$ 1500 and takes 27h 13m.

Where does the Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador bus arrive?

Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador bus services, operated by 1001, arrive at Tietê Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador is 1618 km. It takes approximately 23h 29m to drive from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador.

Where can I stay near Salvador?

There are 3546+ hotels available in Salvador.

Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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Fly from Santos Dumont Airport
best
1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)plane SDU - SSA
5h 50m
R$542–2,198
VLT to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Tiradentes to Terminal Intermodal Gentilezatram
2. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)plane GIG - SSA
5h 28m
R$446–2,416
Bus via São Paulo
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Tietê Bus Terminalbus Rio de Janeiro / ...
2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Salvadorbus São Paulo
27h 13m
R$522–1,423
Drive 1,618.2 km
1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Salvadorcar 1,618.2 km
23h 29m
R$852–1,230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santanabus
2. Take the bus from Feira de Santana to Rodoviária de Salvadorbus Feira de Santana / ...
31h 26m
R$595–865
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Valenca Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Terminal Hidroviário de Valença to Morro de São Pauloferry
3. Take the ferry from Morro de São Paulo to Salvadorferry
35h 48m
R$680–1,060

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) flights

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Distance: 1,248 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil and Salvador, Brazil?

Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Chile, and Azul fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponto Final: Praça Tiradentes to Salvador via Rodoviária do Rio, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, and Tietê Bus Terminal in around 27h 13m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Salvador by plane, bus, car, tram, or ferry

Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

VLT to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, fly

Bus via São Paulo

Drive 1,618.2 km

Bus

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Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) flights

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Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Sao Paulo Congonhas

Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Brasilia

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Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Belo Horizonte Confins

Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Aracaju

Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Sao Paulo

Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Sao Paulo Congonhas

Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Brasilia

Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport

Flights from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Sao Paulo

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Flights from Santos Dumont Airport to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport via Belo Horizonte Confins

Tram from Tiradentes to Terminal Intermodal Gentileza

Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Tietê Bus Terminal

Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Tietê Bus Terminal

Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Tietê Bus Terminal

Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Tietê Bus Terminal

Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Tietê Bus Terminal

Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Tietê Bus Terminal

Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Tietê Bus Terminal

Bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Salvador

Bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Salvador

Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Feira de Santana

Bus from Feira de Santana to Rodoviária de Salvador

Bus from Feira de Santana to Rodoviária de Salvador

Bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Valenca Bus Station

Ferry from Terminal Hidroviário de Valença to Morro de São Paulo

Ferry from Morro de São Paulo to Salvador

Ferry from Morro de São Paulo to Salvador

Ferry from Morro de São Paulo to Salvador

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