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Today25 Apr
from US$90
Tomorrow26 Apr
from US$91
Sat27 Apr
from US$90
Sun28 Apr
from US$109
Mon29 Apr
from US$73
Tue30 Apr
from US$90
Wed1 May
Thu2 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$90
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by
    Autoviação Progresso + Itapemirim
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$116
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by
    Expresso Guanabara + Itapemirim
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$120
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: 27 April at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by
    Expresso Guanabara + Itapemirim
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$126
Bus Recife to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Bus Recife to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$104
Average bus trip duration1d 18h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure18:10
Distance1159 miles
Latest bus departure19:40

Recife to Rio de Janeiro buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures18:10 - 19:40
Minimum PriceUS$101
Average Ticket PriceUS$104
Minimum Trip Duration1d18h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d18h
Distance1159 miles
Bus companies on this routeGontijo
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Recife - Rio de Janeiro

The average bus ticket price from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is US$104. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Recife and Rio de Janeiro is around 1d 18h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 18h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1164 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Recife to Rio de Janeiro can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, you can travel comfortably and safely with Gontijo.

Buses travelling between Recife and Rio de Janeiro leave from Terminal Rodoviário or Torroes Onibus and arrive at Novo Rio, Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim, Rodoviária.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Recife to Rio de Janeiro will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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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