A good way to travel this route is with Transito Livre Turismo buses. The company offers 3 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at £189 and the shortest trip taking about 3740. Transito Livre Turismo gets you where you want to go for a fair price.
Based on 31 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. CATEDRAL ticket prices on this trip start at £82
Based on 132 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Gontijo ticket prices on this trip start at £85
Based on 46 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expresso São Luiz ticket prices on this trip start at £114
Based on 192 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Itapemirim ticket prices on this trip start at £101
Based on 5 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. BUSX ticket prices on this trip start at £105
Based on 11646 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £53
Based on 771 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Cometa ticket prices on this trip start at £83
Based on 6 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Viação Emtram ticket prices on this trip start at £119
Based on 68 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expresso União ticket prices on this trip start at £73
Based on 65 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expresso Adamantina ticket prices on this trip start at £69
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Transportes Santa Maria ticket prices on this trip start at £79
ARCA TURISMO offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at £126. The quickest ride takes around 3511. ARCA TURISMO offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
WAYBUS offers 1 daily buses from São Paulo to Recife. Though the average price for this trip is £90, you can find tickets starting at £82. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 2987.
GIL TURISMO offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at £120. The quickest ride takes around 3062. GIL TURISMO offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from São Paulo to Recife
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from São Paulo to Recife?
The cheapest coach tickets from São Paulo to Recife start from £82. The average price for this route is around £169. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from São Paulo to Recife?
The average bus journey time from São Paulo to Recife is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 1315 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d and is operated by Gontijo.
Which bus companies service the São Paulo to Recife route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from São Paulo to Recife?
The earliest bus departs from São Paulo to Recife at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from São Paulo to Recife?
A bus journey from São Paulo to Recife produces an estimated 53 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from São Paulo to Recife?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Cometa, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 771 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from São Paulo to Recife?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from São Paulo to Recife?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Transportes Santa Maria, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from São Paulo to Recife?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Transportes Santa Maria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
17/12
£287
18/12
£341
Today
£409
20/12
£381
21/12
£260
22/12
£260
23/12
£341
24/12
£344
The cheapest trip from São Paulo to Recife was searched and found on 21 Dec 2025 with a price of £260
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 Recife as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £260 to £457 for a bus ticket from São Paulo to Recife based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £260, which is on 2025-12-21.
The cheapest trip from São Paulo to Recife was searched and found on 21 Dec 2025 with a price of £260
