What is the distance between João Pessoa and Recife?

About 65 miles (105 km) separate João Pessoa and Recife.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from João Pessoa to Recife?

If you're headed to Recife from João Pessoa, chances are that your bus will leave from Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa and arrive at Terminal Rodoviário. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus João Pessoa to Recife from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for João Pessoa to Recife on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	12:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	9:20am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Rodoviário	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	9:15am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	8:10am	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 11m	9:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

Next departures for João Pessoa to Recife on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	12:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	1h 57m	10:57am	Terminal Integrado Caxangá	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	1:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 10m	2:20pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	2h 11m	7:11pm	Terminal Rodoviário	No tags

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Get from João Pessoa to Recife

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

66 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Viação Total

4/528 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.5

Progresso Recife

3.5/533 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.9

CATEDRAL

2.5/531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,346 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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BUSX

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Timeliness3.8

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Where are the popular stops in João Pessoa and Recife?

Stops in João Pessoa

A - Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa

Stops in Recife

A - Terminal Rodoviário

B - Torroes Onibus

Frequently asked questions about traveling from João Pessoa to Recife by bus

What is the distance between João Pessoa and Recife?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from João Pessoa to Recife?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$6

11/16

$6

Today

$6

11/18

$5

11/19

$5

11/20

$6

11/21

$6

11/22

$5

The cheapest trip from João Pessoa to Recife was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $74 for a bus ticket from João Pessoa to Recife based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually CATEDRAL, FlixBus 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.