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

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Paulo to Recife, PE from various bus operators like Catedral Turismo, Gontijo or Real Maia for the next days.

today

$123

tomorrow

$113

Friday

$112

Saturday

$109

Sunday

$108

Monday

$123

Tuesday

$110

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:10 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$123	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 4/29/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/1/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
	Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	5:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$123	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 4/29/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Recife, PE via Belo Horizonte, MG, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  70h 18m
  
  0
  
  11:00 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Barra Funda Bus Station
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Expominas
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Barra Funda Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 11:00:00 AM to Expominas, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) arriving at 4/30/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
- Gontijo
  
  40h 18m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Bus station (Tergip)
  
  9:18 AM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $87
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus station (Tergip), Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) at 5/1/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/3/2026 9:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 18m
Travel time is 9h 8m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	48h 36m	7:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	7:36 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$113	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 7:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 36m
Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:10 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$144	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	5:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$144	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 4/30/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/3/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	48h 36m	7:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	7:36 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Basic	$112	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/1/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/3/2026 7:36:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 36m
Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:10 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$219	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/1/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/3/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	5:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$219	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/1/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	51h 20m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:20 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$109	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 20m
Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:10 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$216	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	5:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$216	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	51h 20m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:20 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$108	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 20m
Real Maia	50h 52m	1:22 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:14 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$136	A Bus from Real Maia goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 1:22:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 4:14:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 52m
Real Maia	50h 52m	1:23 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	4:15 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Business	$148	A Bus from Real Maia goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 1:23:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 52m
Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:10 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$217	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/5/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	5:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$217	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/3/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/6/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	5:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$123	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/4/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/7/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m
	Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:10 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$144	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/4/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/6/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Recife, PE via Belo Horizonte, MG, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  60h 33m
  
  0
  
  8:45 PM
  
  São Paulo
  Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Edificio Savannah Mall
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/1/2026 8:45:00 PM to Edificio Savannah Mall, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) arriving at 5/2/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
- Gontijo
  
  40h 18m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Bus station (Tergip)
  
  9:18 AM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $87
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus station (Tergip), Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) at 5/2/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/4/2026 9:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 18m
Travel Time is 0h 37m shorter, and you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	51h 20m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:20 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Basic	$110	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/7/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 20m
Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	8:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	9:10 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$123	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/7/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	5:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	$123	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m
Catedral Turismo	60h 45m	8:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	8:45 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Premium Economy	$134	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 5/5/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE is $108 on 5/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between São Paulo and Recife, PE

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from São Paulo to Recife, PE. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between São Paulo and Recife, PE.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 58 buses from São Paulo to Recife, PE, while Evening sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Recife, PE, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE

Compare all providers like Catedral Turismo, Gontijo and Real Maia that travel 17 times every day by bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Paulo to Recife, PE starting from $108!

Cheapest Bus	$108
Fastest Bus	48h 36m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	1,323.1 miles
Bus Companies	Catedral Turismo, Gontijo and Real Maia

Cheapest bus connections from São Paulo to Recife, PE

Every day, 17 buses from 3 bus companies leave São Paulo for Recife, PE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

$191

Thursday 04/30

$113

Friday 05/01

$112

Saturday 05/02

$109

Sunday 05/03

$111

Monday 05/04

$123

Tuesday 05/05

$110

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

$113

Friday 05/08

$110

Saturday 05/09

$111

Sunday 05/10

$111

Monday 05/11

$219

Tuesday 05/12

$201

Wednesday 05/13

$201

Thursday 05/14

$113

Friday 05/15

$110

Saturday 05/16

$110

Sunday 05/17

$109

Monday 05/18

$219

Tuesday 05/19

$201

Wednesday 05/20

$123

Thursday 05/21

$116

Friday 05/22

$112

Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from São Paulo to Recife, PE

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

With a price starting from $108, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $123.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to Recife, PE, with $108. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $123.

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

All bus stations and stops in São Paulo and Recife, PE

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

Tietê Bus Station

Vila Guilherme

Barra Funda Bus Station

Rua Aloysio Biondi, s/n Barra Funda

Sala VIP Bella Vita

Av. Ordem e Progresso 95

Jabaquara Bus Station

Avenida Engenheiro Armando de Arruda Pereira 2022

Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop

Rua São Caetano 812

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 São Paulo to Recife, PE

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

FAQs about the São Paulo to Recife, PE bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $108 and takes 51h 20m to reach Recife, PE. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $108 and $239. 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 Paulo to Recife, PE each day?

Every day, the São Paulo to Recife, PE bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE is offered by Gontijo and takes 48h 36m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $116. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Recife, PE from São Paulo starts at 8:00 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 Paulo to Recife, PE?

The latest bus trip departing from São Paulo for Recife, PE starts at 8:00 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 São Paulo Recife, PE route?

When traveling by bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE, passengers can travel with Catedral Turismo, Gontijo and Real Maia. 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 Paulo and Recife, PE?

You can check all the direct connections between São Paulo 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: Catedral Turismo, Gontijo and Real Maia.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from São Paulo to Recife, PE?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São Paulo 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.

Business

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

More bus routes to São Paulo and to Recife, PE

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