How much is the bus ticket from João Pessoa to Recife?

The cheapest bus tickets from João Pessoa to Recife start from $7. The average price for this route is around $14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from João Pessoa to Recife?

The average bus travel time from João Pessoa to Recife is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 106 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the João Pessoa to Recife route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Viação Total , Progresso Recife , CATEDRAL , FlixBus , Expresso São Luiz , BUSX , Viação Rio Tinto , São José Paraiba , Autoviação Progresso .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from João Pessoa to Recife?

The earliest bus departs from João Pessoa to Recife at 4:25am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from João Pessoa to Recife?

A bus trip from João Pessoa to Recife generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from João Pessoa to Recife?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Viação Total , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from João Pessoa to Recife?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from João Pessoa to Recife?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Viação Total , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from João Pessoa to Recife?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Total , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus João Pessoa to Recife from $4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for João Pessoa to Recife on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	12:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	9:20am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	6:45am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	10:10am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 11m	5:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for João Pessoa to Recife on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 5m	11:25am	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	9:20am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	9:15am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	8:10am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 11m	11:11am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for João Pessoa to Recife on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:35am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 45m	6:20am	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	Fastest

Next departures for João Pessoa to Recife on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	12:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	9:20am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	6:45am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	4:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 11m	9:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for João Pessoa to Recife on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	12:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	9:10am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	6:45am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	10:10am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 11m	1:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

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Get from João Pessoa to Recife

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

106 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in João Pessoa and Recife?

Stops in João Pessoa

A
Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
R. Francisco Londres, 144 - Varadouro, João Pessoa - PB, 58010-150
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Stops in Recife

A
Terminal Rodoviário
Av. Pref. Antônio Pereira, 854-898 - Várzea, Recife - PE, Brazil
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B
Torroes Onibus
R. Maestro Jones Johnsson, 1223-1239 - Torrões, Recife - PE, Brazil

Compare bus companies

Viação Total

4/528 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.5

Progresso Recife

3.5/534 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0.9

CATEDRAL

2.5/531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,475 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Expresso São Luiz

3/546 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi1.5

BUSX

3.5/55 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi0

Viação Rio Tinto

São José Paraiba

Autoviação Progresso

3.5/5176 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.5

BR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from João Pessoa to Recife by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from João Pessoa to Recife?
The cheapest bus tickets from João Pessoa to Recife start from $7. The average price for this route is around $14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from João Pessoa to Recife?
The average bus travel time from João Pessoa to Recife is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 106 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the João Pessoa to Recife route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from Viação Total, Progresso Recife, CATEDRAL, FlixBus, Expresso São Luiz, BUSX, Viação Rio Tinto, São José Paraiba, Autoviação Progresso.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from João Pessoa to Recife?
The earliest bus departs from João Pessoa to Recife at 4:25am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from João Pessoa to Recife?
A bus trip from João Pessoa to Recife generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from João Pessoa to Recife?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Viação Total, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from João Pessoa to Recife?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from João Pessoa to Recife?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Viação Total, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from João Pessoa to Recife?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Total, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-27

$8

11-28

$8

Today

$6

11-30

$8

12-01

$8

12-02

$6

12-03

$4

12-04

$8

The cheapest trip from João Pessoa to Recife was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from João Pessoa to Recife, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $4 to $40 for a bus ticket from João Pessoa to Recife based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Expresso São Luiz will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.