Find coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

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Next departures from Rio de Janeiro to Recife on 4 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Aguia Branca + Viação Progresso
Novo Rio
Terminal RodoviárioCheapest
Gontijo
Novo Rio
Terminal RodoviárioFastest

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to Recife: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$143
Average bus trip duration2d
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance1159 miles
Latest bus departure20:00

Rio de Janeiro to Recife Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Rio de Janeiro to Recife from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Recife from Rio de Janeiro, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - Recife

  1. What's the distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recife by coach?

    The journey from Rio de Janeiro to Recife by coach covers an approximate distance of 1164 miles (1878 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Rio de Janeiro to Recife without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel 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 might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/10
US$207
02/10
US$96
Today
US$177
04/10
US$224
05/10
US$176
06/10
US$97
07/10
No data
08/10
US$149
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Recife was searched and found on 2 Oct 2025 with a price of US$96

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

You can expect to pay from US$96 to US$224 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Recife based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$97, which is on 2025-10-06.

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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Recife.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rio de Janeiro to Recife, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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