What is the travel distance from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

About 1164 miles (1878 km) separate Recife and Rio de Janeiro.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

The majority of buses traveling from Recife to Rio de Janeiro start their journey at Terminal Rodoviário and wind up at Novo Rio. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Once in Rio de Janeiro, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Samba Schools, AquaRio, Favelas, Christ the Redeemer and The Beaches of Rio de Janeiro.

Bus Recife to Rio de Janeiro from $93 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Recife to Rio de Janeiro on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Aguia Branca	Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 1h	10:25pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Viação Progresso + Aguia Branca	Bus	10:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 23h	10:25pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Viação Progresso + Aguia Branca	Bus	10:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 23h	10:25pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Viação Progresso + Aguia Branca	Bus	8:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 2h	10:25pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Recife to Rio de Janeiro on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 6h	1:17pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	4:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 23h	3:53pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	10:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 3h	1:17pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	1:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	2d	1:17pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Recife to Rio de Janeiro on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 19h	3:06pm	Novo Rio	CheapestFastest
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 6h	1:17pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 6h	1:17pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 6h	1:17pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	10:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 3h	1:17pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Recife to Rio de Janeiro on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Aguia Branca	Bus	9:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 1h	10:25pm	Novo Rio	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 19h	3:06pm	Novo Rio	Fastest
Viação Progresso + Aguia Branca	Bus	10:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 23h	10:25pm	Novo Rio	No tags
FlixBus + Aguia Branca	Bus	1:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 2h	4:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags
FlixBus + Itapemirim	Bus	4:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 3h	7:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Recife to Rio de Janeiro on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 19h	3:06pm	Novo Rio	CheapestFastest
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 7h	2:14pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Viação Progresso + Gontijo	Bus	9:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 5h	2:14pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 7h	2:14pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 7h	2:14pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Recife to Rio de Janeiro on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 19h	3:06pm	Novo Rio	CheapestFastest
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 6h	1:17pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 6h	1:17pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 6h	1:17pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Real Alagoas + Gontijo	Bus	10:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 3h	1:17pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Next departures for Recife to Rio de Janeiro on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 19h	3:06pm	Novo Rio	CheapestFastest
Viação Progresso + Aguia Branca	Bus	10:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 23h	10:25pm	Novo Rio	No tags
FlixBus + Itapemirim	Bus	1:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 5h	7:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Expresso Guanabara + Itapemirim	Bus	1:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	2d 6h	7:30pm	Novo Rio	No tags
Viação Progresso + Aguia Branca	Bus	10:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 23h	10:25pm	Novo Rio	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:44 PM -03.

Get from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2d 2hAverage Duration

1159 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Itapemirim

3.5/5186 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi1.2

Gontijo

3/5131 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.9

BUSX

3.5/55 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

Progresso Recife

3.5/533 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.9

Expresso Guanabara

4/5456 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.5

Real Alagoas

4/586 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.5

Expresso São Luiz

3/545 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi1.5

Autoviação Progresso

3.5/5176 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.5

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Where are the popular stops in Recife and Rio de Janeiro?

Stops in Recife

A - Terminal Rodoviário

B - Torroes Onibus

Stops in Rio de Janeiro

A - Novo Rio

B - Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim

C - Rodoviária

D - Av. Pedro Calmon

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Recife to Rio de Janeiro by bus

What is the travel distance from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
What are the best sights and things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$113

11/15

$207

Today

No data

11/17

$94

11/18

$100

11/19

$100

11/20

$131

11/21

$113

The cheapest trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $94

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

You can expect to pay from $94 to $207 for a bus ticket from Recife to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $94 which is on 2025-11-17.