What is the cheapest way to get from Salvador to Ilhéus?

The cheapest way to get from Salvador to Ilhéus is to bus which costs R$ 170 - R$ 290 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salvador to Ilhéus?

The fastest way to get from Salvador to Ilhéus is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs R$ 650 - R$ 3000.

Is there a direct bus between Salvador and Ilhéus?

No, there is no direct bus from Salvador to Ilhéus. However, there are services departing from Rodoviária de Salvador and arriving at Ilhéus, BA via Governador Mangabeira, BA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Salvador to Ilhéus?

The distance between Salvador and Ilhéus is 249 km. The road distance is 412.5 km.

How do I travel from Salvador to Ilhéus without a car?

The best way to get from Salvador to Ilhéus without a car is to car ferry and bus via Ituberá which takes 9h 4m and costs R$ 120 - R$ 330.

How long does it take to get from Salvador to Ilhéus?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Salvador to Ilhéus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salvador to Ilhéus bus from?

Salvador to Ilhéus bus services, operated by RD Transportes, depart from Rodoviária de Salvador station.

Bus or fly from Salvador to Ilhéus?

The best way to get from Salvador to Ilhéus is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs R$ 650 - R$ 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 170 - R$ 290 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Salvador to Ilhéus bus arrive?

Salvador to Ilhéus bus services, operated by RD Transportes, arrive at Rodoviária de Governador Mangabeira station.

Can I drive from Salvador to Ilhéus?

Yes, the driving distance between Salvador to Ilhéus is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Salvador to Ilhéus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Salvador to Ilhéus?

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Where can I stay near Ilhéus?

There are 594+ hotels available in Ilhéus.

Salvador to Ilhéus - 6 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Salvador to Ilhéus by plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly to Ilhéus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport
best
1. Fly from Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Ilhéus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)plane SSA - IOS
3h 10m
R$656–2,906
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from São Joaquim to Bom Despachocarferry
2. Take the bus from Bom Despacho to Itacarébus
3. Take the bus from Itacaré to Ilhéusbus
9h 34m
R$112–317
Car ferry, bus via Ituberá
1. Take the carferry from São Joaquim to Bom Despachocarferry
2. Take the bus from Bom Despacho to Ituberábus
3. Take the bus from Ituberá, BA to Ilhéus, BAbus
9h 4m
R$127–327
Drive 412.5 km
1. Drive from Salvador to Ilhéuscar 412.5 km
6h 30m
R$215–310
Fly to Porto Seguro, bus
1. Fly from Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Porto Seguro (BPS)plane SSA - BPS
2. Take the bus from Porto Seguro to Ilhéusbus
10h 47m
R$496–2,726
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Salvador to Rodoviária de Governador Mangabeirabus Salvador
2. Take the bus from Governador Mangabeira, BA to Ilhéus, BAbus Governador Mangabeira, BA - Ilhéus, BA
9h 30m
R$179–289

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Ilhéus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) flights

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50 minAverage Duration

R$748Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.3 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Salvador, Brazil and Ilhéus, Brazil?

Azul flies from Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Ilhéus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodoviária de Salvador to Ilhéus, BA via Governador Mangabeira, BA in around 9h 30m.

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