Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE from $90

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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 for the next days.
today
from $92
tomorrow
from $90
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $92
Thursday
from $99
Friday
from $106
Saturday
from $99

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $92
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $92

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    42h 46m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:16 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $90
  • Gontijo
    42h 46m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:16 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $90
  • Gontijo
    42h 31m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:01 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $92
  • Gontijo
    42h 31m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:01 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $93
  • Gontijo
    42h 31m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:01 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Basic
    $93

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $92
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $115
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $123
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $123

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $99
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $106
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $106
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $106
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Maceió, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Gontijo
      56h 30m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      4:42 AM
      Maceió
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $79
      • Waiting Time 12h 48m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      4h 0m
      0
      5:30 PM
      Maceió
      Central Bus Station
      9:30 PM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 13h 34m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $106
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Maceió, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Gontijo
      56h 30m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      4:42 AM
      Maceió
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $79
      • Waiting Time 12h 48m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      4h 0m
      0
      5:30 PM
      Maceió
      Central Bus Station
      9:30 PM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 13h 34m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $99
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $106
  • Gontijo
    42h 56m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    8:26 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gontijo
    Economy
    $106
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Maceió, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Gontijo
      56h 30m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      4:42 AM
      Maceió
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Gontijo
      Economy
      $79
      • Waiting Time 12h 48m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      4h 0m
      0
      5:30 PM
      Maceió
      Central Bus Station
      9:30 PM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 13h 34m longer, but you will save $13

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

Compare all providers like Gontijo that travel 3 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 $90!

Cheapest Bus $90
Fastest Bus 42h 31m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Latest Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 1,165.8 miles
Bus Companies Gontijo

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE

Every day, 3 buses from 1 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 06/22/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
$120
Monday 06/23
$92
Tuesday 06/24
Wednesday 06/25
$115
Thursday 06/26
$106
Friday 06/27
$106
Saturday 06/28
$106
Sunday 06/29
$99
Monday 06/30
$91
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 07/02
$92
Thursday 07/03
$92
Friday 07/04
Saturday 07/05
$92
Sunday 07/06
$92
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
$105
Wednesday 07/09
$92
Thursday 07/10
Friday 07/11
$92
Saturday 07/12
$86
Sunday 07/13
$132
Monday 07/14
Tuesday 07/15
Wednesday 07/16
$94
Thursday 07/17
$86
Friday 07/18
$92
Saturday 07/19

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.

Beloved bus companies from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE

These are the most booked bus companies between Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE from our users.

Gontijo from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE

Gontijo

Here you will find the key facts about the Gontijo bus route Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE:

Cheapest Price $90
Fastest Bus 42h 31m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Last Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 6/19/2025

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.

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 $90 and takes 42h 46m 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 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $90 and $168. 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 3 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 Gontijo and takes 42h 31m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $93. 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 1:30 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Recife, PE starts at 1:30 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. 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.

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.

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

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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