Recife to Salvador

Recife to Salvador

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Recife to Salvador Schedule

Recife to Salvador Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Azul Economy #AD284403:10 - 04:40BRL 485
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA779007:00 - 08:50BRL 487
Catedral Executive 09:40 - 03:40BRL 247
Catedral Standard 10:00 - 03:54BRL 248
Azul Economy #AD484313:00 - 14:35BRL 595
GOL Economy #G3195314:55 - 16:25BRL 665
Itapemirim Suzantur Sleeper 17:00 - 08:10BRL 535
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA779019:50 - 21:40BRL 788
Azul Economy #AD442921:55 - 23:25BRL 306
Catedral Executive 23:40 - 14:30BRL 244

Transportation from Recife to Salvador

Facts about the transport from Recife to Salvador

Cheapest Transport$33
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure2:55 AM
Latest Departure11:40 PM
Departures per day20
Distance936 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAzul, Catedral, Expresso Guanabara, Expresso Sao Luiz, Itapemirim Suzantur, LATAM Airlines Group

How to get from Recife to Salvador

Travelling between Recife and Salvador 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 209.24 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 32.53.

How long does it take to get from Recife to Salvador?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 19 hours to travel between Recife and Salvador depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Recife and Salvador. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 18h 43m to reach Salvador.

How much does it cost to get from Recife to Salvador?

Travelling between Recife and Salvador can be as cheap as USD 32.53 if you opt for a Itapemirim Suzantur bus and as expensive as USD 209.24 if you buy a Azul 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 Salvador ?

  • 17 from Recife to Salvador starting from 06:00 Recife Bus Station until 23:40 Recife Bus Station
  • 3 from Recife to Salvador starting from 02:55 Recife Airport until 19:50 Recife Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Recife to Salvador.

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 Salvador, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 153.39.

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 Salvador

Azul, LATAM Airlines Group

Bus

Travelling from Recife to Salvador 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 Salvador

Catedral, Expresso Guanabara, Expresso Sao Luiz, Itapemirim Suzantur

What is the most popular transport to get from Recife to Salvador?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus