Bus Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro - Compare all Companies

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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 Itapemirim Suzantur or Gontijo for the next days.

today

$113

tomorrow

$107

Wednesday

$111

Thursday

Friday

$114

Saturday

$109

Sunday

$132

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	44h 28m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	4:28 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$113	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/5/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/7/2026 4:28:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 28m
Gontijo	43h 58m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:58 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$116	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/5/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/7/2026 3:58:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 58m
Itapemirim Suzantur	53h 25m	3:25 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	8:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$126	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/5/2026 3:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/7/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 25m
Itapemirim Suzantur	64h 15m	3:25 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	7:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$202	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/5/2026 3:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/8/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	53h 50m	3:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	8:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Basic	$107	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/6/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/8/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 50m
Gontijo	43h 11m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:11 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$109	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/6/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/8/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 11m
Itapemirim Suzantur	53h 25m	3:25 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	8:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$123	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/6/2026 3:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/8/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 11m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:11 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$111	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/7/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/9/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 11m

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.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  46h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Sala Vip Iputinga
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Sala Vip Iputinga, Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/7/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 10/8/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
- Aguia Branca
  
  37h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 10/8/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/9/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
Travel time is 2h 59m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	43h 11m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:11 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Economy	$114	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/9/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/11/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 11m
Itapemirim Suzantur	60h 15m	3:25 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:40 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$121	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/9/2026 3:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/12/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 15m
Itapemirim Suzantur	53h 25m	3:25 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	8:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	Premium Economy	$125	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/9/2026 3:25:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/11/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  46h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Sala Vip Iputinga
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Sala Vip Iputinga, Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/7/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 10/8/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
- Aguia Branca
  
  37h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 10/8/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/9/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
Travel time is 2h 59m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 11m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:11 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$109	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/10/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/12/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 11m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itapemirim Suzantur	53h 50m	3:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	8:50 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Premium Economy	$132	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/11/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/13/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  46h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Sala Vip Iputinga
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Sala Vip Iputinga, Recife, PE (Brazil) at 10/7/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 10/8/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
- Aguia Branca
  
  37h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 10/8/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 10/9/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 55m
Travel Time is 7h 40m shorter, and you will save $32

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro is $107 on 10/6/2026. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 28 buses from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro, with 22 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Itapemirim Suzantur and Gontijo that travel 8 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 $107!

Cheapest Bus	$107
Fastest Bus	43h 11m
Earliest Bus	3:25 PM
Latest Bus	3:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	1,165.8 miles
Bus Companies	Itapemirim Suzantur and Gontijo

Cheapest bus connections from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 8 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 10/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/04

Monday 10/05

$117

Tuesday 10/06

$122

Wednesday 10/07

$111

Thursday 10/08

Friday 10/09

$115

Saturday 10/10

$109

Sunday 10/11

$144

Monday 10/12

$111

Tuesday 10/13

$118

Wednesday 10/14

$116

Thursday 10/15

$115

Friday 10/16

$115

Saturday 10/17

$109

Sunday 10/18

$116

Monday 10/19

$112

Tuesday 10/20

$116

Wednesday 10/21

$116

Thursday 10/22

$115

Friday 10/23

$115

Saturday 10/24

$116

Sunday 10/25

$222

Monday 10/26

$110

Tuesday 10/27

$116

Wednesday 10/28

$116

Thursday 10/29

$115

Friday 10/30

$115

Saturday 10/31

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 $107, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $116.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro, with $107. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $109.

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

R. Cap. Lima

R. Cap. Lima 8

Detran

Av. Manoel Borba

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Rodoviária Manilha

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 $107 and takes 53h 50m 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 $107 and $223. 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 8 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 11m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $134. 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 3:25 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 3:00 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 Itapemirim Suzantur and 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: Itapemirim Suzantur and 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?

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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!