How far is Recife from Arapiraca?

The distance between the two cities is 169 miles (273 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Recife to Arapiraca leave from Terminal Rodoviário and arrive at Rodoviária de Arapiraca. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Recife to Arapiraca from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Recife to Arapiraca on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	6h 33m	5:03am	Rodoviária de Arapiraca	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário	7h 10m	3:20am	Rodoviária de Arapiraca	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	7h 55m	12:55am	Rodoviária de Arapiraca	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	7h 44m	11:44pm	Rodoviária de Arapiraca	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Terminal Rodoviário	7h 55m	3:25pm	Rodoviária de Arapiraca	No tags

Get from Recife to Arapiraca

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

163 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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Expresso São Luiz

3/545 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi1.5

Progresso Recife

3.5/533 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi0.9

Viação Cruzeiro

3/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Autoviação Progresso

3.5/5176 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.5

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Where are the popular stops in Recife and Arapiraca?

Stops in Recife

A - Terminal Rodoviário

B - Torroes Onibus

Stops in Arapiraca

A - Rodoviária de Arapiraca

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Recife to Arapiraca by bus

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The cheapest trip from Recife to Arapiraca was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $31 for a bus ticket from Recife to Arapiraca based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-17.