Bus from São Paulo to Recife: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for São Paulo to Recife on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Catedral TurismoBus
Rodoviária do Tietê
Terminal RodoviárioCheapest
Cometa + Itapemirim
Bus
Rodoviária do Tietê
Terminal RodoviárioFastest
Catedral TurismoBus
Rodoviária do Tietê
Terminal RodoviárioNo tags
Itapemirim + FlixBus
Bus
Rodoviária do Tietê
Terminal RodoviárioNo tags
Cometa + Itapemirim
Bus
Rodoviária do Tietê
Terminal RodoviárioNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:21 PM -03.

Get from São Paulo to Recife

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just $151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
2d 13hAverage Duration
2120 kmDistance
53kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from São Paulo 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.

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from São Paulo to Recife start from $151. The average price for this route is around $256. 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 São Paulo to Recife?

    The average bus travel time from São Paulo to Recife is 2d 13h, covering a distance of 2120 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d and is operated by Gontijo.

  3. Which bus companies service the São Paulo to Recife route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from CATEDRAL, Gontijo, Expresso São Luiz, Itapemirim, BUSX, FlixBus, Cometa, Viação Emtram, Expresso União, Expresso Adamantina, Transportes Santa Maria, ARCA TURISMO, WAYBUS, GIL TURISMO.

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

    The earliest bus departs from São Paulo to Recife at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

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

    A bus trip from São Paulo to Recife generates an estimated 53 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 São Paulo to Recife?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Cometa, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 761 reviews.

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

    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 São Paulo to Recife?

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

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Transportes Santa Maria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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
$198
11-29
$245
Today
$271
12-01
$216
12-02
$203
12-03
$190
12-04
$190
12-05
$190
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from São Paulo to Recife was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $190

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

You can expect to pay from $190 to $295 for a bus ticket from São Paulo to Recife based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $190 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Gontijo 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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