What is the travel distance from Recife to São Luís?

Recife and São Luís are 752 miles (1212 km) apart.

Bus Recife to São Luís from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Recife to São Luís on September 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 4h	7:01pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Recife to São Luís on September 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 4h	7:01pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís	CheapestFastest
		8:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 12h	8:27am	Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís	No tags

Next departures for Recife to São Luís on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 4h	7:01pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís	CheapestFastest
8:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 12h	8:27am	Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís	No tags
2:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 4h	7:01pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís	No tags

Next departures for Recife to São Luís on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 4h	7:01pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís	CheapestFastest
8:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 12h	8:27am	Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís	No tags
2:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário	1d 4h	7:01pm	Terminal Rodoviário de São Luís	No tags

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Bus Recife to São Luís, BR: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$127

Average bus trip duration1d 4h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure2:30pm

Distance741 miles (1194 km)

Latest bus departure8:00pm

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Expresso Guanabara

4/5451 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.4

Progresso Recife

3.5/528 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1

Autoviação Progresso

3.5/5176 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.5

Based on 176 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Autoviação Progresso ticket prices on this trip start at $99

Autoviação Progresso Recife São Luís recent customer reviews

Unfortunately there was no WIFI and no electricity for charging the mobile. The lamp for my seat did not work

Joerg C.

December 29, 2017

BR bus companies: FlixBus, Flechabus, Gontijo, Expresso Guanabara, Águia Branca, Expresso Nordeste, REAL MAIA

Recife to São Luís Bus

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09/26

$90

09/27

$89

Today

$90

09/29

$90

09/30

$90

10/01

$90

10/02

$90

10/03

$90

The cheapest trip from Recife to São Luís, BR was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $120 for a bus ticket from Recife to São Luís, BR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-09-29.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Recife to São Luís but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Recife to São Luís that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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