Bus Tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Recife on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
GontijoBus
Novo Rio
Terminal RodoviárioCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:32 PM -03.

Get from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
1869 kmDistance
47kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Recife by bus

  1. What is the distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recife?

    It's about 1878 km (1164 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Recife.

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

    Buses departing from Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro will take you to Terminal Rodoviário in Recife.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-14
$193
11-15
$304
Today
$147
11-17
$142
11-18
No data
11-19
$147
11-20
$193
11-21
$141
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Recife was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $141

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

You can expect to pay from $141 to $304 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Recife based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $141 which is on 2025-11-21.

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