Bus Tickets from São Paulo to Recife

ThuJul 31
from $145
FriAug 1
from $132
SatAug 2
from $108
SunAug 3
from $136
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
from $144
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: Catedral TurismoCatedral Turismo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: Arca Turismo + FlixBus
    Arca Turismo + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: Itapemirim + FlixBus
    Itapemirim + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: Cometa + Gontijo
    Cometa + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus São Paulo to Recife: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$182
Average bus trip duration2d 12h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure7:45am
Distance1314 miles (2119 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

São Paulo to Recife Bus

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

Best price found
07/27
$93
07/28
$154
Today
$153
07/30
$153
07/31
$130
08/01
$113
08/02
$92
08/03
$123
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from São Paulo to Recife was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $92

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

You can expect to pay from $92 to $217 for a bus ticket from São Paulo to Recife based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-08-02.

Usually CATEDRAL 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from São Paulo to Recife, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 São Paulo to Recife.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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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Bus from São Paulo to Recife

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