Based on 31 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. CATEDRAL ticket prices on this trip start at $152
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 $169
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 $214
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 $190
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 $197
Based on 11443 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $100
Based on 761 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Cometa ticket prices on this trip start at $155
Based on 6 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Viação Emtram ticket prices on this trip start at $225
Based on 68 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Expresso União ticket prices on this trip start at $136
Based on 65 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Expresso Adamantina ticket prices on this trip start at $130
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the WiFi. Transportes Santa Maria ticket prices on this trip start at $148
ARCA TURISMO offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $237. The quickest ride takes around 3511. ARCA TURISMO offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
WAYBUS offers 1 daily buses from São Paulo to Recife. Though the average price for this trip is $169, you can find tickets starting at $154. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 2987.
GIL TURISMO offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $227. The quickest ride takes around 3062. GIL TURISMO offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from São Paulo to Recife by bus
What is the travel distance from São Paulo to Recife?
The distance covered from São Paulo to Recife is 2133 km (1323 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from São Paulo to Recife?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Barra Funda, in São Paulo, and end it at Terminal Rodoviário, in Recife.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-23
$215
11-24
$215
Today
$270
11-26
$218
11-27
$191
11-28
$191
11-29
$189
11-30
$192
The cheapest trip from São Paulo to Recife was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $189
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 $189 to $270 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 $189 which is on 2025-11-29.
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.
The cheapest trip from São Paulo to Recife was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $189
