Bus from Brasília to Recife: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Brasília to Recife on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Rodoviária Interestadual de Brasília
Terminal RodoviárioCheapest
ItapemirimBus
Rodoviária Interestadual de Brasília
Terminal RodoviárioFastest
Rápido Federal + Expresso Guanabara
Bus
Rodoviária Interestadual de Brasília
Terminal RodoviárioNo tags
Catedral TurismoBus
Rodoviária Interestadual de Brasília
Terminal RodoviárioNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:44 PM -03.

Get from Brasília to Recife

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 18hAverage Duration
1653 kmDistance
41kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brasília 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Brasília to Recife?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Brasília to Recife start from $92. The average price for this route is around $189. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Brasília to Recife?

    The average bus travel time from Brasília to Recife is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 1653 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 16h and is operated by Itapemirim.

  3. Which bus companies service the Brasília to Recife route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from CATEDRAL, Expresso São Luiz, FlixBus, Itapemirim.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Brasília to Recife?

    The earliest bus departs from Brasília to Recife at 5:35am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brasília to Recife?

    A bus trip from Brasília to Recife generates an estimated 41 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Brasília to Recife?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Brasília to Recife?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Brasília to Recife?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Brasília to Recife?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Itapemirim, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-28
$124
11-29
$191
Today
$191
12-01
$128
12-02
$120
12-03
$121
12-04
$153
12-05
$159
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Brasília to Recife was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $120

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

You can expect to pay from $120 to $275 for a bus ticket from Brasília to Recife based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 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.

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