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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Viação Progresso + Viação Total | Bus | Terminal de Natal | Terminal Integrado Caxangá | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Terminal de Natal | Terminal Rodoviário | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal de Natal | Terminal Rodoviário | No tags | ||||
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Viação Progresso + FlixBus | Bus | Terminal de Natal | Terminal Rodoviário | No tags |
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Get from Natal to Recife
The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Natal and Recife?
Stops in Natal
- AAvenida Capitão Mor Gouveia, 1237 - Cidade Esperanca, Natal - RN, 59060-400, Brazil
Stops in Recife
- AAv. Pref. Antônio Pereira, 854-898 - Várzea, Recife - PE, Brazil
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Torroes Onibus
R. Maestro Jones Johnsson, 1223-1239 - Torrões, Recife - PE, Brazil
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Natal 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.
How much is the bus ticket from Natal to Recife?
The cheapest bus tickets from Natal to Recife start from $12. The average price for this route is around $25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Natal to Recife?
The average bus trip duration from Natal to Recife is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 156 miles (252 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h and is operated by Expresso São Luiz.
Which bus companies service the Natal to Recife route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Progresso Recife, Expresso São Luiz, BUSX, Gontijo, Viação Cruzeiro, Autoviação Progresso.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Natal to Recife?
The earliest bus departs from Natal to Recife at 4:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Natal to Recife?
A bus trip from Natal to Recife generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Natal to Recife?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Progresso Recife, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Natal to Recife?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Expresso São Luiz has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Natal to Recife?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Viação Cruzeiro, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Natal to Recife?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Cruzeiro, 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.
The cheapest trip from Natal to Recife was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Natal to Recife, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $16 to $26 for a bus ticket from Natal to Recife based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually Expresso São Luiz 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.
