Based on 131 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Gontijo ticket prices on this trip start at $159
Based on 190 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Itapemirim ticket prices on this trip start at $115
Based on 5 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. BUSX ticket prices on this trip start at $190
Based on 34 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Progresso Recife ticket prices on this trip start at $113
Based on 457 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Expresso Guanabara ticket prices on this trip start at $115
Based on 86 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Real Alagoas ticket prices on this trip start at $181
Based on 46 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Expresso São Luiz ticket prices on this trip start at $253
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Recife to Rio de Janeiro by bus
What is the travel distance from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
The distance covered from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is 1878 km (1164 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Rodoviário, in Recife, and end it at Novo Rio, in Rio de Janeiro.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-24
$115
11-25
$211
Today
$186
11-27
$185
11-28
$160
11-29
$160
11-30
No data
12-01
$282
The cheapest trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $115
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $115 to $282 for a bus ticket from Recife to Rio de Janeiro based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2025-11-28.
The cheapest trip from Recife to Rio de Janeiro was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $115
