Bus Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE from various bus operators like Rápido Federal, Aguia Branca or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today

$43

tomorrow

$29

Thursday

$29

Friday

Saturday

$29

Sunday

$26

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	8h 0m	9:58 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:58 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 9:58:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Rápido Federal	8h 0m	9:00 PM	Salvador, BA		5:00 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from , Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Aguia Branca	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	6:00 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$48	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Rápido Federal	8h 0m	9:00 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:00 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$29	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Aguia Branca	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	6:00 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$30	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Itapemirim Suzantur	40h 40m	2:00 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	6:40 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$64	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Rápido Federal	8h 0m	9:00 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:00 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$29	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
	Aguia Branca	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Salvador, BA		6:00 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$35	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Rápido Federal	8h 0m	9:00 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:00 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$29	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
	Aguia Branca	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Salvador, BA		6:00 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Basic	$29	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from , Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Aguia Branca	8h 0m	12:30 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$26	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Rápido Federal	8h 0m	9:00 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	5:00 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$29	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Aguia Branca	8h 0m	10:00 PM	Salvador, BA	Bus Station	6:00 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$30	A Bus from Aguia Branca goes from Bus Station, Salvador, BA (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 10:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Salvador, BA and Petrolina, PE

See here how frequent the connections between Salvador, BA and Petrolina, PE are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Salvador, BA and Petrolina, PE.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 76 buses from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Salvador, BA and Petrolina, PE, with 6 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/9/2026 costs just $19, from Aguia Branca

Facts about the bus from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE

Compare all providers like Rápido Federal, Aguia Branca and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 16 times every day by bus from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	8h 0m
Earliest Bus	9:00 PM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	282.2 miles
Bus Companies	Rápido Federal, Aguia Branca and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE

Every day, 16 buses from 3 bus companies leave Salvador, BA for Petrolina, PE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$31

Wednesday 09/09

$19

Thursday 09/10

$22

Friday 09/11

$22

Saturday 09/12

$33

Sunday 09/13

$19

Monday 09/14

$22

Tuesday 09/15

$19

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$19

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$22

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE

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

With a price starting from $19, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE, with $26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

How to save money travelling from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, 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 Salvador, BA to Petrolina, 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 Salvador, BA to Petrolina, 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 Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Salvador, BA and Petrolina, PE

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Salvador, BA and Petrolina, PE.

Bus Station

Estação Rodoviária

Praça da Sé

Praça da Sé - Pelourinho

Centro Empresarial Iguatemi

Av. Tancredo Neves, 274 - Caminho das Árvores, Salvador

Calçada

Corredor Exclusivo De Ônibus Salvador Bus Stop

Bus Station

Avenida Nilo Coelho S/Nº- Gercino Coelho

Fazenda Icó

Honda Imperial - Petrolina Bus Station

Rajada

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE? Compare all modes of transports from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE

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

FAQs about the Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE bus

How much does a Salvador, BA Petrolina, PE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 8h 0m to reach Petrolina, PE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $143. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Petrolina, PE.

On average, how many connections are available from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE each day?

Every day, the Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE take?

The fastest bus from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE is offered by Rápido Federal and takes 8h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $66. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE?

The earliest bus arriving in Petrolina, PE from Salvador, BA starts at 9:00 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 Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE?

The latest bus trip departing from Salvador, BA for Petrolina, PE starts at 10:00 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 Salvador, BA Petrolina, PE route?

When traveling by bus from Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE, passengers can travel with Rápido Federal, Aguia Branca and Itapemirim Suzantur. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Salvador, BA and Petrolina, PE?

You can check all the direct connections between Salvador, BA and Petrolina, 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: Rápido Federal, Aguia Branca and Itapemirim Suzantur.

What can I take with me on the Salvador, BA to Petrolina, 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 Salvador, BA Petrolina, 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 Salvador, BA Petrolina, 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 Salvador, BA to Petrolina, PE on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Salvador, BA to Petrolina, 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.

More bus routes to Salvador, BA and to Petrolina, PE

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