What is the distance between São Paulo and Petrolina?

The distance between São Paulo and Petrolina is around 1705 km (1058 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from São Paulo to Petrolina?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Barra Funda, in São Paulo, and end it at Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina, in Petrolina.

Bus São Paulo to Petrolina from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for São Paulo to Petrolina on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	2:35am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	3:10am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	2:55am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	12:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags

Next departures for São Paulo to Petrolina on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	2:55am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	12:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Fastest
Real Expresso + Expresso Guanabara	Bus	2:45pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	2d 9h	11:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Rápido Federal + Expresso Guanabara	Bus	4:00pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	2d 7h	11:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	1:44am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags

Next departures for São Paulo to Petrolina on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	2:55am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	3:10am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Fastest
Rápido Federal + Expresso Guanabara	Bus	4:00pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	2d 10h	2:52am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Real Expresso + Expresso Guanabara	Bus	8:00pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	2d 6h	2:52am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	1:44am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags

Next departures for São Paulo to Petrolina on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	2:55am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	12:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Fastest
Real Expresso + Expresso Guanabara	Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	2d 13h	11:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Rápido Federal + Expresso Guanabara	Bus	4:00pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	2d 10h	2:52am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	2:35am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags

Next departures for São Paulo to Petrolina on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	1:44am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	12:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	2:35am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags

Next departures for São Paulo to Petrolina on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	2:35am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	12:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Fastest
Rápido Federal + Expresso Guanabara	Bus	4:00pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	2d 7h	11:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Real Expresso + Expresso Guanabara	Bus	10:30pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	2d 4h	2:52am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	1:44am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags

Next departures for São Paulo to Petrolina on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	1:11am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 16h	1:06am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Fastest
Real Expresso + Expresso Guanabara	Bus	2:45pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	2d 9h	11:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Rápido Federal + Expresso Guanabara	Bus	4:00pm	Rodoviária do Tietê	2d 7h	11:46pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Rodoviária do Tietê	1d 20h	3:09am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:30 AM -03.

Get from São Paulo to Petrolina

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 52 minutes, and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

2d 7hAverage Duration

1700 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Gontijo

3/5131 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.9

CATEDRAL

2.5/531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

BUSX

3.5/55 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

Real Expresso

3.5/562 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi0.7

Rápido Federal

4/5697 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi0.5

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Where are the popular stops in São Paulo and Petrolina?

Stops in São Paulo

A - Barra Funda

B - Congonhas Airport

C - Jabaquara

D - Praça do Patriarca

E - São Paulo

F - Tietê

Stops in Petrolina

A - Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina

Frequently asked questions about travelling from São Paulo to Petrolina by bus

What is the distance between São Paulo and Petrolina?
The distance between São Paulo and Petrolina is around 1705 km (1058 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from São Paulo to Petrolina?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Barra Funda, in São Paulo, and end it at Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina, in Petrolina.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$121

11-18

$191

Today

$125

11-20

$140

11-21

$124

11-22

$123

11-23

$124

11-24

$121

The cheapest trip from São Paulo to Petrolina was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $121

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

You can expect to pay from $121 to $258 for a bus ticket from São Paulo to Petrolina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-11-24.