Recife to Rio de Janeiro

Recife to Rio de Janeiro

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Recife to Rio de Janeiro Schedule

Recife to Rio de Janeiro Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
GOL Economy 01:30 - 06:50BRL 1,957
GOL Economy 03:30 - 08:05BRL 1,957
GOL Economy 04:40 - 12:25BRL 1,861
GOL Economy 06:25 - 12:15BRL 1,985
Azul Economy #AD502409:10 - 12:05BRL 1,699
GOL Economy #G3205711:45 - 14:45BRL 2,307
Azul Economy #AD299013:05 - 16:00BRL 1,956
GOL Economy 17:50 - 23:10BRL 2,028
Gontijo Executive 19:40 - 14:11BRL 758
Azul Economy #AD299323:10 - 02:05BRL 604

Transportation from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

Facts about the transport from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest Transport$121
Fastest Transport2h 50m
Earliest Departure3:10 AM
Latest Departure11:10 PM
Departures per day5
Distance2125 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAzul, GOL, Gontijo, LATAM Airlines Group

How to get from Recife to Rio de Janeiro

Travelling between Recife and Rio de Janeiro is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 381.26 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 120.82.

How long does it take to get from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 43 hours to travel between Recife and Rio de Janeiro depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Recife and Rio de Janeiro. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 18h 31m to reach Rio de Janeiro.

How much does it cost to get from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

Travelling between Recife and Rio de Janeiro can be as cheap as USD 120.82 if you opt for a Azul flight and as expensive as USD 381.26 if you buy a GOL flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Recife and Rio de Janeiro ?

  • 5 from Recife to Rio de Janeiro starting from 03:10 Recife Airport until 23:10 Recife Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Recife to Rio de Janeiro.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Recife to Rio de Janeiro, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 120.82.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Recife and Rio de Janeiro

Azul, GOL, LATAM Airlines Group

Bus

Travelling from Recife to Rio de Janeiro overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Recife and Rio de Janeiro

Gontijo

What is the most popular transport to get from Recife to Rio de Janeiro?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly