Bus São Luís, MA to Recife, PE: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE from various bus operators like Auto Viação Progresso or Expresso Guanabara for the next days.

today

$86

tomorrow

$83

Sunday

$83

Monday

$83

Tuesday

$86

Wednesday

$86

Thursday

$83

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Progresso	27h 7m	6:00 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	9:07 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$86	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/13/2025 9:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 7m
	Expresso Guanabara	34h 22m	8:30 PM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	6:52 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Premium Economy	$91	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/12/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:52:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 22m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	34h 22m	8:30 PM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	6:52 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Premium Economy	$83	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/13/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 6:52:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 22m
	Auto Viação Progresso	27h 7m	6:00 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	9:07 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$86	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/13/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 7m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  29h 31m
  
  0
  
  11:50 AM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:20 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 11:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  11h 21m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  5:21 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 21m
Travel time is 2h 24m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	34h 22m	8:30 PM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	6:52 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Premium Economy	$83	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:52:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 22m
	Auto Viação Progresso	27h 7m	6:00 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	9:07 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$86	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 9:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 7m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  29h 31m
  
  0
  
  11:50 AM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:20 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 11:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  11h 21m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  5:21 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 21m
Travel time is 2h 24m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expresso Guanabara	34h 22m	8:30 PM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	6:52 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Premium Economy	$83	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:52:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 22m
Auto Viação Progresso	27h 7m	6:00 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	9:07 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$86	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 7m
Expresso Guanabara	37h 26m	8:30 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	9:56 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Business	$127	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:56:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 26m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  29h 31m
  
  0
  
  11:50 AM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:20 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 11:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  11h 21m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  5:21 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 21m
Travel time is 2h 24m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Auto Viação Progresso	27h 7m	6:00 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	9:07 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$86	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 9:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 7m
Expresso Guanabara	34h 22m	8:30 PM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	6:52 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Premium Economy	$91	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:52:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 22m
Expresso Guanabara	37h 26m	8:30 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	9:56 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Business	$139	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 9:56:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 26m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  29h 31m
  
  0
  
  11:50 AM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:20 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 11:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  11h 21m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  5:21 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 21m
Travel time is 2h 24m longer, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Auto Viação Progresso	27h 7m	6:00 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	9:07 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$86	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 7m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  29h 31m
  
  0
  
  11:50 AM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:20 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 11:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  11h 21m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  5:21 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 21m
Travel time is 2h 24m longer, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	34h 22m	8:30 PM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	6:52 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Premium Economy	$83	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:52:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 22m
	Auto Viação Progresso	27h 7m	6:00 AM	São Luís, MA	Central Bus Station	9:07 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$86	A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:07:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 7m

Did you know that if you travel from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE via Crato, CE, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- CheckMyBus Brazil
  
  29h 31m
  
  0
  
  11:50 AM
  
  São Luís, MA
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:20 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from CheckMyBus Brazil goes from Central Bus Station, São Luís, MA (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 11:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  11h 21m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Crato, CE
  Bus Station
  
  5:21 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Bus Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 21m
Travel time is 2h 24m longer, but you will save $22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE is $81 on 12/21/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between São Luís, MA and Recife, PE

See here how frequent the connections between São Luís, MA and Recife, PE are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between São Luís, MA and Recife, PE.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 82 buses from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE, while Evening sees the fewest connections between São Luís, MA and Recife, PE, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE

Compare all providers like Auto Viação Progresso and Expresso Guanabara that travel 14 times every day by bus from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE starting from $81!

Cheapest Bus	$81
Fastest Bus	27h 7m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	747.9 miles
Bus Companies	Auto Viação Progresso and Expresso Guanabara

Cheapest bus connections from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE

Every day, 14 buses from 2 bus companies leave São Luís, MA for Recife, PE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$86

Saturday 12/13

$83

Sunday 12/14

$83

Monday 12/15

$83

Tuesday 12/16

$86

Wednesday 12/17

$86

Thursday 12/18

$83

Friday 12/19

$82

Saturday 12/20

$86

Sunday 12/21

$81

Monday 12/22

$81

Tuesday 12/23

$83

Wednesday 12/24

$121

Thursday 12/25

$81

Friday 12/26

$83

Saturday 12/27

$81

Sunday 12/28

$81

Monday 12/29

$81

Tuesday 12/30

$83

Wednesday 12/31

$124

Thursday 01/01

$81

Friday 01/02

$86

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE

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

With a price starting from $79, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $82.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE, with $83. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $86.

How to save money travelling from São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA to Recife, PE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in São Luís, MA and Recife, PE

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in São Luís, MA and Recife, PE.

Central Bus Station

Av. dos Franceses 300

Casa Verde

UEB School

Posto Confiança Gas Station

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

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 São Luís, MA to Recife, PE? Compare all modes of transports from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE.

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE

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

FAQs about the São Luís, MA to Recife, PE bus

How much does a São Luís, MA Recife, PE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $81 and takes 34h 22m to reach Recife, PE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $81 and $139. 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 São Luís, MA to Recife, PE each day?

Every day, the São Luís, MA to Recife, PE bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE take?

The fastest bus from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE is offered by Auto Viação Progresso and takes 27h 7m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $115. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE?

The earliest bus arriving in Recife, PE from São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA to Recife, PE?

The latest bus trip departing from São Luís, MA for Recife, PE starts at 8:30 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 São Luís, MA Recife, PE route?

When traveling by bus from São Luís, MA to Recife, PE, passengers can travel with Auto Viação Progresso and Expresso Guanabara. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between São Luís, MA and Recife, PE?

You can check all the direct connections between São Luís, MA 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: Auto Viação Progresso and Expresso Guanabara.

What can I take with me on the São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA 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 São Luís, MA to Recife, PE on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São Luís, MA to Recife, PE

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.

Business

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

More bus routes to São Luís, MA and to Recife, PE

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