Bus from Recife to Maceió: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Recife to Maceió on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Viação Caruaruense + Catedral Turismo
Bus
Terminal Rodoviário
Terminal Rodoviário de MaceióCheapest
Viação ProgressoBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Terminal Rodoviário de MaceióFastest
Real AlagoasBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Terminal Rodoviário de MaceióNo tags
Viação ProgressoBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Terminal Rodoviário de MaceióNo tags
Expresso São Luiz PXBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Terminal Rodoviário de MaceióNo tags

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Get from Recife to Maceió

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
5h 30mAverage Duration
193 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Recife to Maceió by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Recife to Maceió?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Recife to Maceió start from $13. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Recife to Maceió?

    The average bus travel time from Recife to Maceió is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 193 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Autoviação Progresso.

  3. Which bus companies service the Recife to Maceió route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Real Alagoas, Progresso Recife, FlixBus, Expresso São Luiz, CATEDRAL, BUSX, Viação Total, Autoviação Progresso.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Recife to Maceió?

    The earliest bus departs from Recife to Maceió at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Recife to Maceió?

    A bus trip from Recife to Maceió generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Recife to Maceió?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Real Alagoas, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 86 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Recife to Maceió?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Recife to Maceió?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Real Alagoas, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Recife to Maceió?

    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
11-28
$24
11-29
$24
Today
$21
12-01
$25
12-02
$25
12-03
$25
12-04
$25
12-05
$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Recife to Maceió was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $35 for a bus ticket from Recife to Maceió based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-02.

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.

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