Rio de Janeiro to Recife

Rio de Janeiro to Recife

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Rio de Janeiro to Recife Schedule

Rio de Janeiro to Recife Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Azul Economy #AD921201:25 - 04:05BRL 1,195
Azul Economy #AD482305:00 - 07:50BRL 3,049
GOL Economy #G3909406:50 - 09:45BRL 857
GOL Economy #G3207808:05 - 10:55BRL 989
GOL Economy 11:15 - 16:25BRL 1,979
Gontijo Standard 13:30 - 08:21BRL 624
GOL Economy 15:30 - 21:05BRL 1,751
Azul Economy #AD265216:35 - 19:25BRL 801
Azul Economy #AD268418:30 - 21:15BRL 1,690
GOL Economy 21:20 - 01:45BRL 1,751
Azul Economy #AD482322:20 - 01:05BRL 1,685

Transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

Facts about the transport from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

Cheapest Transport$114
Fastest Transport2h 45m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day9
Distance2148 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAzul, GOL, Gontijo, LATAM Airlines Group

How to get from Rio de Janeiro to Recife

Travelling between Rio de Janeiro and Recife 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 348.68 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 113.32.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Recife. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 45m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 18h 58m to reach Recife.

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

Travelling between Rio de Janeiro and Recife can be as cheap as USD 113.32 if you opt for a Gontijo bus and as expensive as USD 348.68 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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife ?

  • 8 from Rio de Janeiro to Recife starting from 05:00 Rio Galeao Airport until 23:45 Rio Galeao Airport
  • 1 from Rio de Janeiro to Recife starting from 13:15 New Rio Bus Station until 13:15 New Rio Bus Station

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

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 Rio de Janeiro to Recife, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 160.22.

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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife

Azul, GOL, LATAM Airlines Group

Bus

Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Recife 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 Rio de Janeiro and Recife

Gontijo

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

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