How far is Recife from Petrolina?

The distance between Recife and Petrolina is approximately 637 km (395 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Recife to Petrolina?

Buses departing from Terminal Rodoviário in Recife will take you to Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina in Petrolina.

Bus Recife to Petrolina from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Recife to Petrolina on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Terminal Rodoviário	13h 40m	7:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário	10h 35m	6:15am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	11h 23m	6:53am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	10h 40m	5:40am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	11h 23m	6:53am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Terminal Rodoviário	13h 40m	7:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário	10h 35m	6:15am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	10h 40m	5:40am	Terminal Rodoviário - Petrolina	No tags

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Get from Recife to Petrolina

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

626 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

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Progresso Recife

3.5/533 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.9

Autoviação Progresso

3.5/5176 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.5

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Where are the popular stops in Recife and Petrolina?

Stops in Recife

A - Terminal Rodoviário

B - Torroes Onibus

Stops in Petrolina

A - Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Recife to Petrolina by bus

How far is Recife from Petrolina?
The distance between Recife and Petrolina is approximately 637 km (395 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Recife to Petrolina?
Buses departing from Terminal Rodoviário in Recife will take you to Terminal Rodoviário de Petrolina in Petrolina.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-09

$67

11-10

$67

Today

$77

11-12

$68

11-13

$66

11-14

$66

11-15

$67

11-16

$67

The cheapest trip from Recife to Petrolina was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $143 for a bus ticket from Recife to Petrolina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-14.