How far is Recife from João Pessoa by coach?

The distance between João Pessoa and Recife by coach is approximately 65 miles (105 km).

What is the best way to go from João Pessoa to Recife without a car?

You can travel to Recife from João Pessoa by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus João Pessoa to Recife from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from João Pessoa to Recife on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:10	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 40m	16:50	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 57m	20:57	Terminal Integrado Caxangá	Fastest
Bus	21:50	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h	23:50	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	16:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	18:10	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	19:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 11m	21:11	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures from João Pessoa to Recife on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	12:10	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	09:20	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 40m	11:00	Terminal Rodoviário	Fastest
Bus	09:20	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 5m	11:25	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	08:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	10:10	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	09:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 11m	11:11	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures from João Pessoa to Recife on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	12:10	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	09:20	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 40m	11:00	Terminal Rodoviário	Fastest
Bus	04:35	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	06:45	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	08:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	10:10	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 11m	13:11	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures from João Pessoa to Recife on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	12:10	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 57m	10:57	Terminal Integrado Caxangá	Fastest
Bus	11:20	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	13:30	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	12:10	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	14:20	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	17:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 11m	19:11	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

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Get from João Pessoa to Recife

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

2h 10mAverage duration

66 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Viação Total

4/528 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.5

Progresso Recife

3.5/533 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi0.9

CATEDRAL

2.5/531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Expresso São Luiz

3/545 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness1.7

WiFi1.5

BUSX

3.5/55 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi0

Viação Rio Tinto

São José Paraiba

Autoviação Progresso

3.5/5176 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.1

WiFi0.5

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Where are the popular stops in João Pessoa and Recife?

Stops in João Pessoa

A - Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa

Stops in Recife

A - Terminal Rodoviário

B - Torroes Onibus

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from João Pessoa to Recife

How far is Recife from João Pessoa by coach?
The distance between João Pessoa and Recife by coach is approximately 65 miles (105 km).
What is the best way to go from João Pessoa to Recife without a car?
You can travel to Recife from João Pessoa by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£4

17/11

£4

Today

£4

19/11

£4

20/11

£4

21/11

£4

22/11

£4

23/11

£4

The cheapest trip from João Pessoa to Recife was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

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

You can expect to pay from £4 to £58 for a bus ticket from João Pessoa to Recife based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus, Expresso São Luiz will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.