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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 or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today

$117

tomorrow

$89

Sunday

Monday

$165

Tuesday

$113

Wednesday

Thursday

$142

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 26m	7:40 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:06 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$117	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/12/2025 7:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 3:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 26m
	Itapemirim Suzantur	45h 0m	2:40 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	11:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$131	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/12/2025 2:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  57h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
- Quero Passagem
  
  42h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  1:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $88
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Travel time is 13h 34m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 26m	7:40 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:06 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$89	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/13/2025 7:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 3:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 26m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	44h 43m	7:40 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	4:23 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$165	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 7:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 4:23:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 43m
	Gontijo	43h 53m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:53 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$171	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 3:53:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 53m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $63? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  57h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
- Quero Passagem
  
  42h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  1:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $88
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Travel time is 13h 7m longer, but you will save $63

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 26m	7:40 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:06 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$113	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 7:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 26m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  57h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
- Quero Passagem
  
  42h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  1:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $88
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Travel time is 13h 34m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 26m	7:40 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:06 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$142	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 7:40:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 26m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $40? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  57h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  2:10 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 12/13/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
- Quero Passagem
  
  42h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  1:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $88
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Travel time is 13h 34m longer, but you will save $40

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro is $41 on 12/25/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro

See here how frequent the connections between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro, with 1 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Gontijo and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 2 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 $41!

Cheapest Bus	$41
Fastest Bus	43h 26m
Earliest Bus	2:40 PM
Latest Bus	7:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	1,165.8 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 2 buses from 2 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 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$125

Saturday 12/13

$142

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$145

Wednesday 12/17

$196

Thursday 12/18

$142

Friday 12/19

$142

Saturday 12/20

$189

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$151

Tuesday 12/23

$154

Wednesday 12/24

$89

Thursday 12/25

$41

Friday 12/26

$125

Saturday 12/27

$165

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

$87

Tuesday 12/30

$108

Wednesday 12/31

$89

Thursday 01/01

$95

Friday 01/02

$189

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $41, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $117.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro, with $89. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $130.

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.

Central Bus Station (TIP)

Avenida Prefeito Antônio Pereira 759-679

Dantas Barreto

Av. Dantas Barreto 862

Praça de Boa Viagem

Pracinha de Boa Viagem Av. Boa Viagem

Detran

Av. Manoel Borba

São José

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Recife, PE to 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 $41 and takes 43h 26m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $41 and $171. 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 2 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 26m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $125. 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 2:40 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 7:40 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 and Itapemirim Suzantur. 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 and Itapemirim Suzantur.

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?

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Recife, PE and to Rio de Janeiro

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Recife, PE and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!