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Today11 Aug
from US$133
Tomorrow12 Aug
from US$124
Wed13 Aug
from US$126
Thu14 Aug
from US$110
Fri15 Aug
from US$128
Sat16 Aug
from US$175
Sun17 Aug
from US$130
Mon18 Aug

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Real Alagoas + Gontijo
    Real Alagoas + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Real Alagoas + Gontijo
    Real Alagoas + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Rio de Janeiro
    Destination location: Novo Rio
    Operated by: Real Alagoas + Gontijo
    Real Alagoas + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Recife to Rio de Janeiro: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$147
Average bus trip duration2d 2h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance1159 miles
Latest bus departure22:30

Recife to Rio de Janeiro Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Recife - Rio de Janeiro

  1. How far is Rio de Janeiro from Recife by coach?

    The distance between Recife and Rio de Janeiro by coach is approximately 1164 miles (1878 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Rio de Janeiro from Recife without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/08
US$252
10/08
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12/08
US$125
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14/08
US$93
15/08
US$108
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on 14 Aug 2025 with a price of US$93

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

You can expect to pay from US$93 to US$252 for a bus ticket from Recife to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$93, which is on 2025-08-14.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Recife and Rio de Janeiro!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Recife to Rio de Janeiro will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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