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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Gontijo for the next days.

today
$103
tomorrow
$105
Thursday
$105
Friday
$105
Saturday
$105
Sunday
Monday
$102

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 43h 31m 7:40 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 3:11 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy $103
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      45h 20m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      6:40 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      0
      Auto Viação Progresso
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Itapemirim Suzantur
      36h 20m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      7:50 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      Itapemirim Suzantur
      Premium Economy
      $65
    Travel time is 1h 49m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 43h 31m 7:40 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 3:11 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy $105
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      45h 20m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      6:40 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      0
      Auto Viação Progresso
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Itapemirim Suzantur
      36h 20m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      7:50 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      Itapemirim Suzantur
      Premium Economy
      $65
    Travel time is 1h 49m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 43h 31m 7:40 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 3:11 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy $105
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      45h 20m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      6:40 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      0
      Auto Viação Progresso
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Itapemirim Suzantur
      36h 20m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      7:50 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      Itapemirim Suzantur
      Premium Economy
      $65
    Travel time is 1h 49m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 43h 31m 7:40 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 3:11 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy $105
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      45h 20m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      6:40 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      0
      Auto Viação Progresso
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Itapemirim Suzantur
      36h 20m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      7:50 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      Itapemirim Suzantur
      Premium Economy
      $65
    Travel time is 1h 49m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 43h 31m 7:40 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 3:11 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Economy $105
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      45h 20m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      6:40 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      0
      Auto Viação Progresso
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Itapemirim Suzantur
      36h 20m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      7:50 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      Itapemirim Suzantur
      Premium Economy
      $65
    Travel time is 1h 49m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gontijo 44h 48m 7:40 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 4:28 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Basic $102
Gontijo 43h 58m 8:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 3:58 PM Rio de Janeiro Bus Station Novo Rio  Basic $106
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      45h 20m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      6:40 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      0
      Auto Viação Progresso
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Itapemirim Suzantur
      36h 20m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      7:50 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station Novo Rio
      0
      Itapemirim Suzantur
      Premium Economy
      $65
    Travel time is 1h 22m longer, but you will save $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro is $102 on 6/22/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Facts about the bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Gontijo that travel 6 times every day by bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro starting from $102!

Cheapest Bus $102
Fastest Bus 43h 31m
Earliest Bus 7:40 PM
Latest Bus 8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 1,165.8 miles
Bus Companies Gontijo

Cheapest bus connections from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Recife, PE for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/16/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/14
Monday 06/15
Tuesday 06/16
$109
Wednesday 06/17
$105
Thursday 06/18
$111
Friday 06/19
$111
Saturday 06/20
$105
Sunday 06/21
$144
Monday 06/22
$102
Tuesday 06/23
$109
Wednesday 06/24
$111
Thursday 06/25
$109
Friday 06/26
$112
Saturday 06/27
$112
Sunday 06/28
$119
Monday 06/29
$102
Tuesday 06/30
Wednesday 07/01
$150
Thursday 07/02
Friday 07/03
Saturday 07/04
Sunday 07/05
$138
Monday 07/06
$102
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 07/08
Thursday 07/09
Friday 07/10
$109
Saturday 07/11

How to save money travelling from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro? Or which bus companies serve the route Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Recife, PE Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $102 and takes 44h 48m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $102 and $113. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

On average, how many connections are available from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Gontijo and takes 43h 31m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $109. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Recife, PE starts at 7:40 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Recife, PE for Rio de Janeiro starts at 8:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Recife, PE Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Gontijo. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Gontijo.

What can I take with me on the Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Recife, PE Rio de Janeiro bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Recife, PE Rio de Janeiro bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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