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TodayApr 29
from $114
TomorrowApr 30
from $91
WedMay 1
from $90
ThuMay 2
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $136
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by
    Cometa + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $114
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by
    Cometa + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $114
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by
    Cometa + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $114
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Rio de Janeiro
    Departure location: Novo Rio
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by
    Útil + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $114
Bus Rio de Janeiro to Recife: Trip Overview

Bus Rio de Janeiro to Recife: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$106
Average bus trip duration1d 18h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:15 PM
Distance1159 miles (1869 km)
Latest bus departure1:30 PM

Rio de Janeiro to Recife Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:15PM - 1:30PM
Minimum Price$103
Average Ticket Price$106
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 Rio de Janeiro - Recife

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Recife without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Rio de Janeiro to Recife takes around 1d 18h, although the fastest bus will take 1d 18h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 1164 miles (1878 km) that separate the two cities.

Rio de Janeiro and Recife are 1164 miles (1878 km) apart.

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by Gontijo. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Rio de Janeiro to Recife may vary. Simplify your trip from Rio de Janeiro to Recife by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 1:15 PM for the initial departure and runs until 1:30 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Recife from Rio de Janeiro, chances are that your bus will depart from Novo Rio and arrive at Terminal Rodoviário. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. With prices starting at $103, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $106 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $103 and $157, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. 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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Recife.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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