Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Novo Rio | Recreio | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:24 PM -03.
Get from Rio de Janeiro to Recreio
The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rio de Janeiro and Recreio?
Stops in Rio de Janeiro
- AAvenida Francisco Bicalho, 1, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-310
- B
Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Corredor BRT Transcarioca - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil - C
Rodoviária
Terminal Padre Henrique Otte, 8851 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil - D
Av. Pedro Calmon
Av. Pedro Calmon, 102 , Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-485, Brazil
Stops in Recreio
- A
Terminal Rodoviário Doutor Tancredo Neves de Recreio
R. Ferreira Brito, 1-59, Recreio - MG, 36740-000, Brazil
Compare bus companies
Based on 83 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Viação Rio Doce ticket prices on this trip start at $36
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Recreio by bus
What is the distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recreio?
The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Recreio is approximately 171 km (106 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Recreio?
Buses departing from Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro will take you to Terminal Rodoviário Doutor Tancredo Neves de Recreio in Recreio.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Recreio was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $36To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Recreio, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $36 to $37 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Recreio based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-26.
