What is the best way to travel from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Rio de Janeiro from Recife. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Rio de Janeiro from Recife?
You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just $76 by taking a Bus from Gontijo, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Gol Linhas Aéreas9h 10m09:00 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport6:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 0m07:45 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m010:40 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport1:35 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul6h 15m08:05 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport2:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportJacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport0Economy
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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LATAM Brasil25h 55m05:15 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport7:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil17h 35m01:35 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport7:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul10h 40m03:20 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport2:00 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
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Azul8h 50m08:45 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport5:35 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
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Viação Kaissara Suzantur47h 55m03:30 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)3:25 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Premium Economy
Cheapest Flights Sunday
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Gontijo43h 26m07:40 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)3:06 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Basic
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Gontijo42h 41m08:00 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)2:41 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Basic
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Azul2h 55m010:00 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport12:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 55m05:15 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport8:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul6h 50m02:35 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport9:25 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil6h 45m02:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport9:35 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Gontijo43h 6m07:40 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)2:46 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 50m04:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:40 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil10h 30m011:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul8h 10m08:05 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport4:15 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul6h 55m09:20 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport4:15 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Gontijo43h 6m07:40 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)2:46 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m05:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport7:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m010:40 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport1:35 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas12h 20m06:45 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport7:05 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
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Azul6h 25m06:15 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport12:40 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar36h 50m04:00 AMRecife4:50 PMRio de Janeiro0Economy
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Gontijo43h 6m07:40 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)2:46 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 0m07:45 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m05:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport7:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m05:30 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport8:25 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 55m010:00 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport12:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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Viação Cetro51h 5m012:50 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)3:55 PMRio de JaneiroGlória0Basic
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BusX51h 5m012:50 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)3:55 PMRio de JaneiroGlória0Basic
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Gontijo43h 6m07:40 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)2:46 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m05:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport7:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m010:40 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport1:35 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 55m012:50 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport3:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul9h 20m03:20 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport12:40 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
What are the fastest trips from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
You can get to Rio de Janeiro from Recife in just 2h 55m with a Flight from LATAM Brasil. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m010:40 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport1:35 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 0m07:45 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 10m04:30 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport9:40 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 20m011:55 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport5:15 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
Fastest Flights Saturday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 25m05:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:25 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas6h 45m09:30 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport4:15 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas7h 15m09:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport4:15 PMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas8h 25m012:30 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport8:55 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Viação Kaissara Suzantur47h 55m03:30 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)3:25 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Premium Economy
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Azul2h 55m010:00 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport12:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 55m05:15 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport8:10 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul4h 40m02:35 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport7:15 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 30m05:15 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:45 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gontijo42h 41m08:00 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)2:41 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Basic
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Gontijo43h 26m07:40 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)3:06 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Basic
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m05:30 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport8:25 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul5h 30m02:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport8:20 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas5h 45m05:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:45 AMSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro AirportSantos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 50m04:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:40 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gontijo43h 6m07:40 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)2:46 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Economy
Fastest Flights Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m05:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport7:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m010:40 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport1:35 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m05:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport8:05 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 0m07:45 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gontijo43h 6m07:40 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)2:46 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Economy
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m05:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport7:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m05:30 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport8:25 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 55m010:00 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport12:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas3h 0m07:45 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport10:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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BlaBlaCar36h 50m04:00 AMRecife4:50 PMRio de Janeiro0Economy
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Gontijo43h 6m07:40 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)2:46 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Economy
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Carpool Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m05:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport7:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 55m010:40 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport1:35 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 55m012:50 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport3:45 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m05:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport8:05 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport0Economy
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Gontijo43h 6m07:40 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)2:46 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio0Economy
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Viação Cetro51h 5m012:50 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)3:55 PMRio de JaneiroGlória0Basic
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BusX51h 5m012:50 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)3:55 PMRio de JaneiroGlória0Basic
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Recife to Rio de Janeiro
What are the most popular stations in Recife and Rio de Janeiro?
In Recife, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station (TIP), Avenida Dantas Barreto or São José, while in Rio de Janeiro you will be arriving at Bus Station do Rio, Afonso Pena or Botafogo, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Rio de Janeiro from Recife? With 13 connections between 5 Bus, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Recife and Rio de Janeiro, you can pay as low as $76 with a Bus from Gontijo.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from LATAM Brasil: you will get to Rio de Janeiro in just 2h 55m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Recife and Rio de Janeiro are Azul, LATAM Brasil and Gol Linhas Aéreas, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Recife and Rio de Janeiro is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Olinda or to Bonsucesso, RJ, and look at flights from Recife Airport, and landing at Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
The most popular companies between Recife and Rio de Janeiro, are Azul, LATAM Brasil and Gol Linhas Aéreas. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Gontijo, BusX, Viação Kaissara Suzantur and 1 more.
Airlines: Azul, LATAM Brasil and Gol Linhas Aéreas
All you need to know when you travel from Recife to Rio de Janeiro
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Recife to Rio de Janeiro. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro
How can I reach Rio de Janeiro from Recife?
Every day, there are on average 13 connections between Bus, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Rio de Janeiro from Recife.
How far is Rio de Janeiro from Recife?
The distance between Recife and Rio de Janeiro is 1,165.8 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Recife and Rio de Janeiro?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 51 kgs of CO2, a train 66 kgs, a car 319 kgs, and a flight 462 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
You can get to Rio de Janeiro with just $76 by taking a Bus from Gontijo.
What is the fastest way to get from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Rio de Janeiro in just 2h 55m with a Flight from LATAM Brasil.
More routes to Recife and to Rio de Janeiro
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Recife and to Rio de Janeiro. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Recife
- Aracaju, SE to Recife
- Assu (Açu), RN to Recife
- Belo Horizonte, MG to Recife
- Campina Grande, PB to Recife
- Campo Grande, MS to Recife
- Fortaleza, CE to Recife
- Garanhuns, PE to Recife
- Governador Valadares, MG to Recife
- João Pessoa to Recife
- Juazeiro do Norte, CE to Recife
- Juazeiro, BA to Recife
- Maceió to Recife
- Maragogi, AL to Recife
- Natal, RN to Recife
- Paulo Afonso, BA to Recife
- Petrolina, PE to Recife
- Rio de Janeiro to Recife
- Salvador, BA to Recife
- Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, PE to Recife
- São Luís, MA to Recife
- São Miguel dos Campos, AL to Recife
- São Paulo to Recife
- Uberlândia, MG to Recife
- Vitória de Santo Antão to Recife
- Trips to Rio de Janeiro
- Angra dos Reis to Rio de Janeiro
- Aracaju, SE to Rio de Janeiro
- Belém, PA to Rio de Janeiro
- Buzios, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Cabo Frio, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro
- Goiânia to Rio de Janeiro
- Ilhéus, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- Itabuna, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- João Pessoa to Rio de Janeiro
- Londrina, PR to Rio de Janeiro
- Mangaratiba, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro
- Paraty to Rio de Janeiro
- Paraty, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Piúma, ES to Rio de Janeiro
- Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro
- Porto Seguro, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- Santos, SP to Rio de Janeiro
- São José dos Campos to Rio de Janeiro
- São Luís, MA to Rio de Janeiro
- São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport to Rio de Janeiro
- São Vicente, SP to Rio de Janeiro
- Ubatuba, SP to Rio de Janeiro