R$50–70 coach link between Brasília and Anápolis from BSB
Viação Real Expresso runs intercity coaches Brasília–Anápolis, but they do not leave from T1 at BSB. You first go from the airport to Brasília’s Rodoviária Interestadual (interstate bus terminal), about 15–25 km depending on route. This setup suits budget travellers and residents who want a fixed-schedule coach instead of paying R$250+ for a direct rideshare.
From T1 arrivals, the usual play is a rideshare or taxi to the interstate bus terminal, which takes roughly 25–40 minutes depending on Eixo Monumental traffic. Locals on bus forums warn that city buses can turn that into a 60–90 minute slog with luggage, so most skip them. Figure about R$50–80 each way for app cars, then you board Real Expresso there.
Real Expresso tickets between Brasília and Anápolis typically price in the R$50–70 range in standard class. Regulars buy online in advance on Brazilian bus-booking sites, especially on holiday weekends and Fridays, to lock in a specific departure time. A few reviews mention that printed or QR-code tickets sometimes must be swapped at the company counter for a paper boarding pass, so aim to reach the bus terminal at least 30–40 minutes before departure.
Coaches on this route are basic but workable: seats recline, there is usually air-conditioning and a toilet onboard, and some units advertise Wi‑Fi. Passengers report that Wi‑Fi can be patchy and some seats feel worn after years on the Brasília–Goiás corridor. One rider mentioned a delay of about 40 minutes just to get out of Brasília traffic, so don’t cut it tight for appointments in Anápolis.
The run to Anápolis often takes around 2–2.5 hours, but users say some buses make intermediate stops on the edge of Brasília, adding 20–30 minutes versus driving straight by car. If you get motion sick, sit near the front: locals point out that stretches of BR‑060 between Brasília and Anápolis include curvy segments and uneven pavement. Evening departures exist but late‑night options are thin, so red‑eye arrivals into BSB may face waits of several hours.
Tip: land at BSB, clear T1, and plan at least 3.5–4 hours between scheduled landing and your chosen Real Expresso departure time at the interstate terminal; that buffer absorbs baggage delay, traffic, ticket swap, and a coffee stop.