Bus or private transfer from Rio to Buzios: time, schedules and luggage

The bus from Rio de Janeiro to Buzios is a long-distance coach run by the 1001 company. This page shows how it compares with a private transfer on time, schedules, luggage and arriving at your accommodation.

How the bus works

• It leaves from the Novo Rio bus station. According to ticket-booking sites, the trip takes about 3h30 and there are several departures a day.
• A few departures from Galeao Airport are also listed, with only a few times a day and a trip of about 4 hours.
• You arrive at the Buzios terminal and need another ride from there to your pousada or house.
• Times and fares change: confirm with the company before you plan your arrival.

What changes with a private transfer

• You leave when you need to, not when there is a bus.
• You go door to door, without changing vehicles with your bags.
• We track your flight; if it is late, the driver waits at no extra charge.
• The price is per vehicle, not per person: it is split between the passengers.

Quick comparison

When the bus makes sense

If you travel alone, light, in daylight and with time to fit a timetable, the bus can be the lowest-cost option. With two or more people, luggage, a night arrival or a flight that might be late, the transfer is usually more comfortable, and the cost per person drops the more people travel.

If you already bought the bus

You can use the transfer for one leg only, for example from your pousada to Galeao on the day of your flight: work out the time in what time to leave. Each leg is booked separately.

Other options

Also compare Uber, taxi or private transfer from Rio to Buzios, see Buzios and Rio center or Novo Rio or all the Rio de Janeiro routes.