First-Class Bus Travel Guide
📍 Initially, I selected a bus on the Clickbus website, but my international credit card couldn’t process the payment — a local CPF (tax ID) was required. I switched to another platform — search for "Deonibus Brazil bus" — which accepts international Visa cards. The payment was completed in just a few minutes! 🛏️ Choose your seat wisely! Highly recommend Leito Cama (full recline, super comfortable!) Brazilian long-distance buses offer several seat types with significant differences: Convencional: Cheap but cramped — not suitable for overnight trips. Executivo / Semi-Leito: Reclines with footrests — ideal for medium-length journeys. Leito: Near-flat recline, includes blankets and pillows — already quite comfortable. ✅ Leito Cama (Highly recommended!): Almost 180° fully flat — comparable to first-class! Three seats per row, ample space, curtains for privacy + comfort. USB ports, blankets, pillows, and generous legroom. 🚌 Station Experience: Depart from Tietê Station → Arrive at Rodoviária Novo Rio Station Depart from São Paulo’s Tietê Station — arrive 30 minutes early. Security checks are quick, and boarding is efficient. Upon arrival, Leito Cama ticket holders get free access to the VIP lounge with AC, sofas, restrooms, and luggage storage — very thoughtful! ✅ Additional Tips: Choose night buses (e.g., 22:30 or 23:00) — sleep for 6.5 hours and avoid daytime heat + traffic. Book tickets 2-3 days in advance — holidays sell out quickly. You can bring one large luggage + one backpack. When charging your phone, keep it secure to prevent theft. #Travel Guide#Rio de Janeiro#transfer#travel guide#trip diary