Rio de Janeiro to Salvador by bus
Salvador lies 1,210 km (752 mi) north-east of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 1,477 km (918 mi) of road.
| Rio de Janeiro | Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Bahia) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 40000-000 |
Where to book buses from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador
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Staying in Salvador
Our booking partner lists 2,098+ places to stay in Salvador (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 614 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (516), and 8 are five-star. Across 234 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 290,377 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Salvador from Rio de Janeiro?
1,210 km (752 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 1,477 km (918 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador by bus?
About 21 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Salvador?
Our booking partner lists 2,098+ places to stay in Salvador, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.