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 or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today

$259

tomorrow

$218

Friday

Saturday

$321

Sunday

$185

Monday

$169

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itapemirim Suzantur	47h 30m	2:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	2:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Premium Economy	$259	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $259 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 30m
	Gontijo	42h 56m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:26 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$306	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $306 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 56m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Niterói, RJ, you can save more than $21? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 8%
  
  55h 0m
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  
  8 mi
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Niterói, RJ
  Bus Station Roberto Silveira
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0 mi
  
  Basic
  
  $238
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Station Roberto Silveira, Niterói, RJ (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m
Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Maceió, you can save more than $165? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  63h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  2:02 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $87
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:02:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 12m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 20h 59m longer, but you will save $165

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	42h 56m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:26 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$218	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 56m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Maceió, you can save more than $124? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  63h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  2:02 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $87
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:02:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 12m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 20h 59m longer, but you will save $124

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	42h 56m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:26 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$321	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $321 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 56m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Niterói, RJ, you can save more than $30? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 9%
  
  81h 55m
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  
  8 mi
  
  10:50 PM
  
  Niterói, RJ
  Bus Station Roberto Silveira
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $291
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Station Roberto Silveira, Niterói, RJ (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 10:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $291 per person are available. Travel duration is 81h 55m
Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Maceió, you can save more than $227? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  63h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  2:02 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $87
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:02:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 12m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 20h 59m longer, but you will save $227

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	42h 56m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:26 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$185	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 56m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Maceió, you can save more than $91? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  63h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  2:02 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $87
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:02:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 12m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 20h 59m longer, but you will save $91

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	44h 28m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:58 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Basic	$169	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:58:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 28m
	Gontijo	44h 13m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:43 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Basic	$175	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/22/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:43:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 13m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Maceió, you can save more than $75? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Quero Passagem
  
  63h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:50 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  2:02 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $87
  
  A Bus from Quero Passagem goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:02:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 12m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 19h 42m longer, but you will save $75

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE is $28 on 1/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

Compare all providers like Gontijo and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 2 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 $28!

Cheapest Bus	$28
Fastest Bus	42h 56m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Latest Bus	1:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	1,165.8 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE

Every day, 2 buses from 2 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 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$259

Thursday 12/18

$233

Friday 12/19

$468

Saturday 12/20

$343

Sunday 12/21

$318

Monday 12/22

$280

Tuesday 12/23

$218

Wednesday 12/24

$169

Thursday 12/25

$189

Friday 12/26

$510

Saturday 12/27

$540

Sunday 12/28

$421

Monday 12/29

$416

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$169

Thursday 01/01

$143

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

$28

Sunday 01/04

$181

Monday 01/05

$306

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

$376

Friday 01/09

$143

Saturday 01/10

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

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

Cheapest Price	$169
Fastest Bus	42h 56m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Last Bus	1:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/15/2025

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.

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

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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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 $28 and takes 44h 28m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $28 and $343. 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 2 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 56m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $306. 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 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 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 and Itapemirim Suzantur.

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!