What is the best way to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Flights and Carpool for the journey to Recife from Rio de Janeiro. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Recife from Rio de Janeiro?
You can get to Recife with just $87 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 Aéreas2h 50m09:05 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport11:55 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 45m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:45 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m011:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Passaredo Linhas Aéreas8h 30m04:30 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport1:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gontijo42h 56m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:26 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Economy
Cheapest Flights Sunday
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Viação Cetro49h 5m06:55 PMRio de JaneiroGlória8:00 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Basic
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BusX49h 5m06:55 PMRio de JaneiroGlória8:00 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Basic
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Gontijo42h 46m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:16 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Basic
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Gontijo42h 31m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:01 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Basic
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m011:55 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 45m04:25 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:10 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 45m011:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:40 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m07:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport9:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m011:55 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 45m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:45 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 45m08:50 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport11:35 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 30m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport10:30 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Gontijo42h 56m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:26 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 50m04:15 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:05 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m011:55 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m07:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport9:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m011:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m011:55 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 30m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport10:30 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 0m06:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport11:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul11h 0m09:40 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport8:40 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gontijo42h 56m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:26 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Economy
Cheapest Flights Thursday
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Gontijo42h 56m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:26 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 50m04:15 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:05 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m011:55 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m07:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport9:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m011:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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Azul2h 45m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:45 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 45m08:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport11:40 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m07:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport9:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m011:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gontijo42h 56m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:26 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Economy
Cheapest Flights Saturday
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
You can get to Recife from Rio de Janeiro in just 2h 45m with a Flight from Azul. 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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Azul2h 45m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:45 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 50m09:05 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport11:55 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m011:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Passaredo Linhas Aéreas8h 30m04:30 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport1:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gontijo42h 56m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:26 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Economy
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Azul2h 45m04:25 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:10 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 45m011:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:40 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m07:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport9:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m011:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gontijo42h 31m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:01 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Basic
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Gontijo42h 46m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:16 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Basic
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Viação Cetro49h 5m06:55 PMRio de JaneiroGlória8:00 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Basic
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BusX49h 5m06:55 PMRio de JaneiroGlória8:00 PMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Basic
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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Azul2h 45m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:45 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 45m08:50 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport11:35 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m011:55 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 30m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport10:30 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
Fastest Flights Tuesday
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Azul2h 45m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:45 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 50m04:15 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:05 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m07:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport9:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m011:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gontijo42h 56m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:26 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Economy
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 55m011:55 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 0m06:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport11:00 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil5h 30m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport10:30 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul10h 40m010:00 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport8:40 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gontijo42h 56m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:26 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Economy
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Azul2h 45m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:45 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gol Linhas Aéreas2h 50m04:15 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:05 PMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m07:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport9:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m011:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gontijo42h 56m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:26 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Economy
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Azul2h 45m05:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport7:45 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Azul2h 45m08:55 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport11:40 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m07:00 AMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport9:50 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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LATAM Brasil2h 50m011:20 PMRio de Janeiro - Galeão AirportRio de Janeiro - Galeão Airport2:10 AMRecife AirportRecife Airport0Economy
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Gontijo42h 56m01:30 PMRio de JaneiroBus Station do Rio8:26 AMRecifeCentral Bus Station (TIP)0Economy
Fastest Flights Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife
What are the most popular stations in Rio de Janeiro and Recife?
In Rio de Janeiro, you will usually depart from Bus Station do Rio, Afonso Pena or Botafogo, while in Recife you will be arriving at Central Bus Station (TIP), Avenida Dantas Barreto or São José, 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 Recife from Rio de Janeiro? With 7 connections between 3 Bus, Flight and Carpool 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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife, you can pay as low as $87 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 Azul: you will get to Recife in just 2h 45m.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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife are Gontijo, LATAM Brasil and Azul, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife 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 Bonsucesso, RJ or to Olinda, and look at flights from Santos Dumont - Rio de Janeiro Airport, and landing at Recife 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
The most popular companies between Rio de Janeiro and Recife, are Gontijo, LATAM Brasil and Azul. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Gontijo, BusX and Viação Cetro
Airlines: LATAM Brasil, Azul, Gol Linhas Aéreas and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Rio de Janeiro to Recife. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Rio de Janeiro to Recife
How can I reach Recife from Rio de Janeiro?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Recife from Rio de Janeiro.
How far is Recife from Rio de Janeiro?
The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recife is 1,165.8 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Rio de Janeiro and Recife?
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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
You can get to Recife with just $87 by taking a Bus from Gontijo.
What is the fastest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Recife?
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 Recife in just 2h 45m with a Flight from Azul.
More routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Recife
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Recife. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Rio de Janeiro
- Aparecida, SP to Rio de Janeiro
- Belo Horizonte, MG to Rio de Janeiro
- Brasília to Rio de Janeiro
- Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
- Buzios, RJ to Rio de Janeiro
- Campina Grande, PB to Rio de Janeiro
- Campinas, SP to Rio de Janeiro
- Curitiba, PR to Rio de Janeiro
- Feira de Santana, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- Florianópolis, SC to Rio de Janeiro
- Foz do Iguaçu, PR to Rio de Janeiro
- Goiânia to Rio de Janeiro
- Guarulhos to Rio de Janeiro
- Juiz de Fora, MG to Rio de Janeiro
- Maceió to Rio de Janeiro
- Natal, RN to Rio de Janeiro
- Palmas, TO to Rio de Janeiro
- Petrolina, PE to Rio de Janeiro
- Porto Alegre, RS to Rio de Janeiro
- Salvador, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- São José do Rio Preto, SP to Rio de Janeiro
- São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
- Vitória da Conquista, BA to Rio de Janeiro
- Vitória, ES to Rio de Janeiro
- Trips to Recife
- Aracaju, SE to Recife
- Arapiraca, AL to Recife
- Belém, PA to Recife
- Campina Grande, PB to Recife
- Campinas, SP to Recife
- Campo Grande, MS to Recife
- Caruaru, PE to Recife
- Feira de Santana, BA to Recife
- João Pessoa to Recife
- Juazeiro do Norte, CE to Recife
- Juazeiro, BA to Recife
- Maragogi, AL to Recife
- Montes Claros, MG to Recife
- Mossoró, RN to Recife
- Parnamirim, RN to Recife
- Patos, PB to Recife
- Patrocínio, MG to Recife
- Paulo Afonso, BA to Recife
- Petrolina, PE to Recife
- Pombal, PB to Recife
- São Luís, MA to Recife
- Vitória da Conquista, BA to Recife
- Vitória de Santo Antão to Recife
- Vitória, ES to Recife