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Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
7:40PM
1d18h
2:16PM
Recife - Terminal Rodoviário
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Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio
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Fastest
8:10PM
2d
8:30PM
Recife - Terminal Rodoviário
Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio
11:50PM
2d4h
4:11AM
Recife - Terminal Rodoviário
Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio
11:59PM
2d4h
4:11AM
Recife - Terminal Rodoviário
Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio
6:15PM
2d
6:30PM
Recife - Terminal Rodoviário
Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio
Bus Recife to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Bus Recife to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$104
Average bus trip duration1d 18h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:10 PM
Distance1159 miles (1869 km)
Latest bus departure7:40 PM

Recife to Rio de Janeiro Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:10PM - 7:40PM
Minimum Price$101
Average Ticket Price$104
Minimum Trip Duration1d18h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d18h
Distance1159 miles (1869 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGontijo
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Recife - Rio de Janeiro

The bus is the best choice to get to Rio de Janeiro without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is about 1d 18h, but you can get there in as little as 1d 18h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 1164 miles (1878 km) that separate the two cities.

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

You can choose from 1 travel times and travel with Gontijo. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Recife to Rio de Janeiro may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Recife to Rio de Janeiro as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 6:10 PM and ending at 7:40 PM.

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.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $101.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is $104. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $101 and $195, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

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.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Recife to Rio de Janeiro will emit less CO2 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 travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

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