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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA from various bus operators like Catedral Turismo, Expresso Guanabara or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today
$36
tomorrow
$35
Tuesday
$35
Wednesday
$35
Thursday
$29
Friday
$29
Saturday
$35

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 15h 15m 5:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:15 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Premium Economy $36
Itapemirim Suzantur 16h 50m 1:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 5:50 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Basic $36
Expresso Guanabara 16h 44m 1:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 6:14 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $36
Expresso Guanabara 13h 31m 6:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:46 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $36
Catedral Turismo 17h 45m 2:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      13h 55m
      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
      $17
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • Aguia Branca
      5h 25m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      12:25 PM
      Salvador, BA
      0
      Aguia Branca
      Premium Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 24m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 19h 40m 1:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 9:10 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $35
Gipsyy 13h 31m 6:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:46 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $35
Catedral Turismo 17h 45m 2:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $36
Catedral Turismo 17h 10m 4:50 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $36
Itapemirim Suzantur 15h 15m 5:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:15 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Basic $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      13h 55m
      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
      $17
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • Aguia Branca
      5h 25m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      12:25 PM
      Salvador, BA
      0
      Aguia Branca
      Premium Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 24m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 16h 44m 1:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 6:14 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $35
Catedral Turismo 18h 0m 10:00 AM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 4:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Basic $36
Itapemirim Suzantur 15h 15m 5:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:15 AM Salvador, BA  Premium Economy $36
Expresso Guanabara 13h 31m 6:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:46 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $36
Expresso São Luiz 18h 30m 1:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:30 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      13h 55m
      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
      $17
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • Aguia Branca
      5h 25m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      12:25 PM
      Salvador, BA
      0
      Aguia Branca
      Premium Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 24m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 19h 40m 1:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 9:10 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $35
Catedral Turismo 17h 45m 2:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Basic $36
Itapemirim Suzantur 15h 15m 5:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:15 AM Salvador, BA  Premium Economy $36
Expresso Guanabara 13h 31m 6:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:46 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $36
Expresso São Luiz 18h 30m 1:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:30 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      13h 55m
      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
      $17
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • Aguia Branca
      5h 25m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      12:25 PM
      Salvador, BA
      0
      Aguia Branca
      Premium Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 24m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 15h 15m 5:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:15 AM Salvador, BA  Premium Economy $29
Gipsyy 13h 31m 6:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:46 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $35
Gipsyy 13h 33m 7:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:48 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $35
Catedral Turismo 18h 0m 10:00 AM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 4:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $36
Catedral Turismo 17h 45m 2:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $36

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 16h 50m 1:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 5:50 AM Salvador, BA  Premium Economy $29
Itapemirim Suzantur 15h 15m 5:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:15 AM Salvador, BA  Premium Economy $29
Catedral Turismo 17h 44m 6:30 AM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 12:14 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $36
Catedral Turismo 18h 0m 10:00 AM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 4:00 AM Salvador, BA  Economy $36
Expresso Guanabara 19h 40m 1:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 9:10 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $36

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 19h 40m 1:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 9:10 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Business $35
Catedral Turismo 17h 45m 2:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $36
Catedral Turismo 17h 10m 4:50 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:00 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $36
Expresso São Luiz 18h 30m 1:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:30 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $47
Expresso São Luiz 13h 45m 4:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 5:45 AM Salvador, BA Bus Station  Economy $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Auto Viação Progresso
      13h 55m
      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
      $17
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • Aguia Branca
      5h 25m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Aracaju, SE
      Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
      12:25 PM
      Salvador, BA
      0
      Aguia Branca
      Premium Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA is $26 on 3/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Recife, PE and Salvador, BA

See here how frequent the connections between Recife, PE and Salvador, BA are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 65 daily buses from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between Recife, PE and Salvador, BA.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 179 buses from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Recife, PE and Salvador, BA, with 28 offers.

Facts about the bus from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA

Compare all providers like Catedral Turismo, Expresso Guanabara and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 49 times every day by bus from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus $26
Fastest Bus 13h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:20 PM
Latest Bus 6:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 49 Ø
Distance 419.1 miles
Bus Companies Catedral Turismo, Expresso Guanabara, Itapemirim Suzantur, Expresso São Luiz and Gipsyy

Cheapest bus connections from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA

Every day, 49 buses from 5 bus companies leave Recife, PE for Salvador, BA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/15/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/15
$36
Monday 03/16
$36
Tuesday 03/17
$35
Wednesday 03/18
$35
Thursday 03/19
$35
Friday 03/20
$29
Saturday 03/21
$36
Sunday 03/22
$29
Monday 03/23
$26
Tuesday 03/24
$29
Wednesday 03/25
$29
Thursday 03/26
$29
Friday 03/27
$35
Saturday 03/28
$36
Sunday 03/29
$36
Monday 03/30
$36
Tuesday 03/31
$26
Wednesday 04/01
$36
Thursday 04/02
$36
Friday 04/03
$36
Saturday 04/04
$36
Sunday 04/05
$36
Monday 04/06
$36
Tuesday 04/07
$36
Wednesday 04/08
$36
Thursday 04/09
$36
Friday 04/10
$36
Saturday 04/11

The cheapest time to travel from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $26, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA, with $29. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

How to save money travelling from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA

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 Salvador, BA 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 Salvador, BA, 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 Salvador, BA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA

These are the most booked bus companies between Recife, PE to Salvador, BA from our users.

Expresso Guanabara from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA

Expresso Guanabara

Here you will find the key facts about the Expresso Guanabara bus route Recife, PE to Salvador, BA:

Cheapest Price $33
Fastest Bus 13h 30m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Last Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 3/14/2026

Gipsyy from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA

Gipsyy

Here you will find the key facts about the Gipsyy bus route Recife, PE to Salvador, BA:

Cheapest Price $33
Fastest Bus 13h 30m
Earliest Bus 6:15 PM
Last Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/14/2026

All bus stations and stops in Recife, PE and Salvador, BA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Recife, PE and Salvador, BA.

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 Salvador, BA? Compare all modes of transports from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA

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

FAQs about the Recife, PE to Salvador, BA bus

How much does a Recife, PE Salvador, BA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 16h 50m to reach Salvador, BA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $66. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Salvador, BA.

On average, how many connections are available from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA each day?

Every day, the Recife, PE to Salvador, BA bus route is served by approximately 49 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA take?

The fastest bus from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA is offered by Expresso Guanabara and takes 13h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. 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 Salvador, BA?

The earliest bus arriving in Salvador, BA from Recife, PE starts at 12:20 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 Salvador, BA?

The latest bus trip departing from Recife, PE for Salvador, BA starts at 6:45 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 Salvador, BA route?

When traveling by bus from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA, passengers can travel with Catedral Turismo, Expresso Guanabara 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 Salvador, BA?

You can check all the direct connections between Recife, PE and Salvador, BA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Catedral Turismo, Expresso Guanabara and Itapemirim Suzantur.

What can I take with me on the Recife, PE to Salvador, BA 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 Salvador, BA 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 Salvador, BA 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 Salvador, BA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Recife, PE to Salvador, BA?

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 49 daily trips between Recife, PE and Salvador, BA. 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 Salvador, BA?

Prices and availability for 49 trips between Recife, PE and Salvador, BA 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 Salvador, BA

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.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

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