Bus Tickets from São Paulo to Recife

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: Catedral TurismoCatedral Turismo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: GontijoGontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: Catedral TurismoCatedral Turismo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: São Paulo
    Departure location: Terminal Tietê
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Recife
    Destination location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Operated by: Cometa + Gontijo
    Cometa + Gontijo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus São Paulo to Recife: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$200
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 12h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:45am
Distance2119 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

São Paulo to Recife Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip São Paulo - Recife

  1. What is the travel distance from São Paulo to Recife?

    The distance covered from São Paulo to Recife is 2133 km (1323 miles).

  2. 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
07-14
US$222
07-15
US$223
Today
US$252
07-17
US$203
07-18
US$130
07-19
US$168
07-20
US$197
07-21
US$218
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from São Paulo to Recife was searched and found on Jul 18, 2025 with a price of US$130

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 US$130 to US$252 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 US$130 which is on 2025-07-18.

Usually CATEDRAL 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from São Paulo to Recife, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from São Paulo to Recife.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from São Paulo to Recife

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