Bus Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE

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

today

tomorrow

$102

Thursday

$95

Friday

$102

Saturday

$102

Sunday

$102

Monday

$100

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	43h 1m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$102	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/4/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 1m
Itapemirim Suzantur	49h 4m	5:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:34 PM	Recife, PE	R. Cap. Lima	Economy	$143	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/4/2026 5:30:00 PM to R. Cap. Lima, Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/6/2026 6:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 4m
Itapemirim Suzantur	50h 4m	5:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	7:34 PM	Recife, PE	R. Cap. Lima	Economy	$143	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/4/2026 5:30:00 PM to R. Cap. Lima, Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/6/2026 7:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 4m
Viação Teresópolis	50h 31m	6:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	R. Cap. Lima	Economy	$225	A Bus from Viação Teresópolis goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/4/2026 6:00:00 AM to R. Cap. Lima, Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 31m
Viação Teresópolis	49h 31m	7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	R. Cap. Lima	Economy	$225	A Bus from Viação Teresópolis goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/4/2026 7:00:00 AM to R. Cap. Lima, Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/6/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itapemirim Suzantur	61h 50m	11:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:50 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Premium Economy	$95	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/5/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/8/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 50m
	Gontijo	43h 1m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$102	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/5/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/7/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 1m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$102	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/6/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/8/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	43h 1m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$102	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/7/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/9/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 1m
Itapemirim Suzantur	40h 35m	8:20 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:55 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Premium Economy	$125	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/7/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/9/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 35m
Itapemirim Suzantur	71h 5m	7:00 AM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	6:05 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Basic	$139	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/7/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/10/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 1m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$102	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/8/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/10/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	44h 33m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:03 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Basic	$100	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/9/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/11/2026 10:03:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 33m
Gontijo	44h 18m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:48 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Basic	$103	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/9/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/11/2026 9:48:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 18m
Itapemirim Suzantur	61h 50m	11:00 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	12:50 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Premium Economy	$107	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 11/9/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 11/12/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE is $95 on 11/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Recife, PE.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 buses from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Recife, PE, with 7 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação Teresópolis that travel 8 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE starting from $95!

Cheapest Bus	$95
Fastest Bus	40h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	1,165.8 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação Teresópolis

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Recife, PE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

Tuesday 11/03

$208

Wednesday 11/04

$109

Thursday 11/05

$95

Friday 11/06

$108

Saturday 11/07

$102

Sunday 11/08

$102

Monday 11/09

$100

Tuesday 11/10

$162

Wednesday 11/11

$102

Thursday 11/12

$102

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

$102

Sunday 11/15

$102

Monday 11/16

$100

Tuesday 11/17

$144

Wednesday 11/18

$102

Thursday 11/19

$102

Friday 11/20

$120

Saturday 11/21

$102

Sunday 11/22

Monday 11/23

$95

Tuesday 11/24

$143

Wednesday 11/25

$102

Thursday 11/26

$102

Friday 11/27

$102

Saturday 11/28

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

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

With a price starting from $95, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $102.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE, with $95. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $125.

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

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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Menezes Côrtes Bus Station

Rua São José 35

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Botafogo

Praia de Botafogo 460

Ponto Estação Afonso Pena

Rua Doutor Satamini 160

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

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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE? Compare all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE.

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

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $95 and takes 61h 50m to reach Recife, PE. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $95 and $225. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Recife, PE.

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

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE take?

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE is offered by Itapemirim Suzantur and takes 40h 35m. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE?

The earliest bus arriving in Recife, PE from Rio de Janeiro starts at 6:00 AM. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Recife, PE starts at 11:00 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 Rio de Janeiro Recife, PE route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Recife, PE 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, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação Teresópolis.

What can I take with me on the Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE 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 Rio de Janeiro Recife, PE 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 Rio de Janeiro Recife, PE 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE on your planned travel date.

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

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

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 Rio de Janeiro and to Recife, PE

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