Bus Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Gontijo for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$108

Saturday

$104

Sunday

Monday

$101

Tuesday

$108

Wednesday

$104

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 11m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:11 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$108	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 11m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  45h 20m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  36h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 20m
Travel time is 2h 9m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 11m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:11 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$104	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 11m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  46h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- Aguia Branca
  
  38h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  9:20 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 20m
Travel time is 3h 39m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	44h 28m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	4:28 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$101	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:28:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 28m
	Gontijo	43h 58m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:58 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Basic	$105	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:58:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 58m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  46h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- Aguia Branca
  
  38h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  9:20 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 20m
Travel time is 2h 52m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 11m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:11 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$108	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 11m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  46h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- Aguia Branca
  
  38h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  9:20 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 20m
Travel time is 3h 39m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 11m	8:00 PM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	3:11 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio		Economy	$104	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 11m

Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  46h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- Aguia Branca
  
  38h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  9:20 PM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 20m
Travel time is 3h 39m longer, but you will save $27

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro is $101 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

Compare all providers like Gontijo that travel 4 times every day by bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro starting from $101!

Cheapest Bus	$101
Fastest Bus	43h 11m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	1,165.8 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo

Cheapest bus connections from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Recife, PE for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$111

Saturday 07/25

$104

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$108

Tuesday 07/28

$111

Wednesday 07/29

$111

Thursday 07/30

$111

Friday 07/31

$108

Saturday 08/01

$123

Sunday 08/02

$101

Monday 08/03

$101

Tuesday 08/04

$111

Wednesday 08/05

$111

Thursday 08/06

$110

Friday 08/07

$104

Saturday 08/08

$110

Sunday 08/09

$125

Monday 08/10

$105

Tuesday 08/11

$110

Wednesday 08/12

$111

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

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 Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro 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 Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro.

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

São José

Detran

Av. Manoel Borba

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

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

FAQs about the Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Recife, PE Rio de Janeiro bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $101 and takes 44h 28m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $101 and $111. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

On average, how many connections are available from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro take?

The fastest bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Gontijo and takes 43h 11m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $108. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Recife, PE starts at 8:00 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 Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Recife, PE for Rio de Janeiro 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 Recife, PE Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Gontijo. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Recife, PE and Rio de Janeiro 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.

What can I take with me on the Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro 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 Recife, PE Rio de Janeiro 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 Recife, PE Rio de Janeiro 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 Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Recife, PE to Rio de Janeiro

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.

More bus routes to Recife, PE and to Rio de Janeiro

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