Bus from Recife to Maceió: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Recife to Maceió on 7 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Expresso São Luiz PXBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Terminal Rodoviário de MaceióCheapest
Viação ProgressoBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Terminal Rodoviário de MaceióFastest
Real AlagoasBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Terminal Rodoviário de MaceióNo tags
Viação ProgressoBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Terminal Rodoviário de MaceióNo tags
Expresso São Luiz PXBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Terminal Rodoviário de MaceióNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:33 PM -03.

Get from Recife to Maceió

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just R 156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
6hAverage duration
193 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Recife to Maceió by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Recife to Maceió?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Recife to Maceió start at R 156. The average price for this route is around R 417. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Recife to Maceió?

    The average bus journey time from Recife to Maceió is 6h, covering a distance of 193 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Autoviação Progresso.

  3. Which bus companies service the Recife to Maceió route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Real Alagoas, Progresso Recife, FlixBus, Expresso São Luiz, CATEDRAL, BUSX, Viação Total, Autoviação Progresso.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Recife to Maceió?

    The earliest bus departs from Recife to Maceió at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Recife to Maceió?

    A bus trip from Recife to Maceió produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from Recife to Maceió?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Real Alagoas, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 86 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Recife to Maceió?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Recife to Maceió?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Real Alagoas, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Recife to Maceió?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Total, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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
04/12
R 301
05/12
R 302
Today
R 283
07/12
R 246
08/12
R 301
09/12
R 286
10/12
R 301
11/12
R 301
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Recife to Maceió was searched and found on 07 Dec 2025 with a price of R 246

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

You can expect to pay from R 246 to R 513 for a bus ticket from Recife to Maceió based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 246, which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually Expresso São Luiz, Real Alagoas 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.

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