Bus Tickets from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

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Next departures for Recife to Rio de Janeiro on October 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Viação Progresso + Gontijo
Terminal Rodoviário
Novo RioCheapest
Gontijo
Terminal Rodoviário
Novo RioFastest
Real Alagoas + Gontijo
Terminal Rodoviário
Novo RioNo tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo
Terminal Rodoviário
Novo RioNo tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo
Terminal Rodoviário
Novo RioNo tags

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Bus Recife to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$136
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 1h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:00am
Distance1869 km
Latest bus departure10:40pm

Recife to Rio de Janeiro Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Recife - Rio de Janeiro

  1. What is the travel distance from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

    The distance covered from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is 1878 km (1164 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Rodoviário, in Recife, and end it at Novo Rio, in Rio de Janeiro.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-07
US$146
10-08
US$146
Today
US$219
10-10
US$144
10-11
US$95
10-12
US$19
10-13
US$95
10-14
US$95
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Oct 12, 2025 with a price of US$19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$219 for a bus ticket from Recife to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19 which is on 2025-10-12.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Recife and Rio de Janeiro!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Recife to Rio de Janeiro will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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