Bus from Recife to São Paulo: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Recife to São Paulo on January 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Catedral TurismoBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Rodoviária do TietêCheapestFastest
Catedral TurismoBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Rodoviária do TietêNo tags
Expresso São Luiz PX + Catedral Turismo
Bus
Terminal Rodoviário
Rodoviária do TietêNo tags
Catedral TurismoBus
Terminal Rodoviário
Rodoviária do TietêNo tags

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Get from Recife to São Paulo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
2d 12hAverage Duration
2120 kmDistance
53kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Recife to São Paulo 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 Recife to São Paulo?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Recife to São Paulo start from $148. The average price for this route is around $257. 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 Recife to São Paulo?

    The average bus travel time from Recife to São Paulo is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 2120 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 1h and is operated by Gontijo.

  3. Which bus companies service the Recife to São Paulo route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from CATEDRAL, Gontijo, Itapemirim, Expresso São Luiz, Transito Livre Turismo, FlixBus, BUSX, Expresso Guanabara, Progresso Recife, Real Alagoas, Viação Cruzeiro.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Recife to São Paulo at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

    A bus trip from Recife to São Paulo generates an estimated 53 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 Recife to São Paulo?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expresso Guanabara, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 458 reviews.

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

    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 Recife to São Paulo?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Real Alagoas, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Viação Cruzeiro, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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
01-07
$543
01-08
$353
Today
$353
01-10
$354
01-11
$402
01-12
$329
01-13
$328
01-14
$328
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Recife to São Paulo was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $328

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 Paulo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $328 to $798 for a bus ticket from Recife to São Paulo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $328 which is on 2026-01-13.

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