Bus Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE

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

today

tomorrow

$107

Saturday

$107

Sunday

$111

Monday

$104

Tuesday

Wednesday

$107

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 1m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$107	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 1m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  47h 10m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 55m
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Travel time is 4h 9m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 1m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$107	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 1m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  47h 10m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 55m
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Travel time is 4h 9m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 1m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$111	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 1m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aguia Branca
  
  47h 10m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/24/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 55m
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Travel time is 4h 9m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	44h 33m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	10:03 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Basic	$104	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:03:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 33m
	Gontijo	44h 18m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	9:48 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Basic	$107	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:48:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 18m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  47h 10m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:10 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $64
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Travel time is 2h 52m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	43h 1m	1:30 PM	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	8:31 AM	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	$107	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 1m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE via Aracaju, SE, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  47h 10m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:10 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $64
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Aracaju, SE
  Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Bus Station Gov. José Rollemberg Leite, Aracaju, SE (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Travel time is 4h 9m longer, but you will save $26

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/20/2026 costs just $104, from Gontijo

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

Compare all providers like Gontijo that travel 5 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE starting from $104!

Cheapest Bus	$104
Fastest Bus	43h 1m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Latest Bus	1:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,165.8 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo

Cheapest bus connections from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Recife, PE: 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

$114

Friday 07/24

$107

Saturday 07/25

$107

Sunday 07/26

$114

Monday 07/27

$110

Tuesday 07/28

$149

Wednesday 07/29

$111

Thursday 07/30

$114

Friday 07/31

$111

Saturday 08/01

$114

Sunday 08/02

$114

Monday 08/03

$104

Tuesday 08/04

$149

Wednesday 08/05

$113

Thursday 08/06

$114

Friday 08/07

$107

Saturday 08/08

$114

Sunday 08/09

$114

Monday 08/10

$108

Tuesday 08/11

$149

Wednesday 08/12

$114

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE are also emptier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $104 and takes 44h 33m to reach Recife, PE. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $104 and $114. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE each day?

Every day, the Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE is offered by Gontijo and takes 43h 1m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $114. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Recife, PE from Rio de Janeiro starts at 1:30 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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE?

The latest bus trip departing from Rio de Janeiro for Recife, PE starts at 1:30 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 Rio de Janeiro Recife, PE route?

When traveling by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, PE, 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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife, PE?

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro 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: Gontijo.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rio de Janeiro 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.

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

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