Bus and Coach from São Paulo to Recife, PE: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Paulo to Recife, PE from various bus operators like Catedral Turismo or Gontijo for the next days.

today

£109

tomorrow

Sunday

£77

Monday

£103

Tuesday

£76

Wednesday

£88

Thursday

£74

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	48h 31m	19:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	19:31	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Basic	£109	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 20/03/2026 19:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 22/03/2026 19:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £109 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 31m
Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	08:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	21:10	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£126	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 20/03/2026 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 22/03/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £126 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	17:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£126	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 20/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 23/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £126 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Recife, PE via Belo Horizonte, MG, you can save more than £36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  66h 40m
  
  0
  
  08:00
  
  São Paulo
  Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
  
  19:10
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Expominas
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/03/2026 08:00:00 to Expominas, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) arriving at 21/03/2026 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  39h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:00
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Bus station (Tergip)
  
  02:40
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £63
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus station (Tergip), Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 11:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 02:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 40m
Travel time is 18h 9m longer, but you will save £36

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	51h 30m	08:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:30	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£77	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 30m
Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	17:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£90	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 25/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m
Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	08:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	21:10	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£103	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	08:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	21:10	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	£103	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 25/03/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
	Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	17:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	£103	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 23/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Recife, PE via Belo Horizonte, MG, you can save more than £32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  73h 28m
  
  0
  
  08:00
  
  São Paulo
  Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
  
  19:10
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Expominas
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/03/2026 08:00:00 to Expominas, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) arriving at 21/03/2026 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
- Gontijo
  
  40h 28m
  
  0
  
  17:00
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Bus station (Tergip)
  
  09:28
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £61
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus station (Tergip), Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 09:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 28m
Travel time is 12h 18m longer, but you will save £32

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	51h 30m	08:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:30	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Basic	£76	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 11:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 30m
Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	08:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	21:10	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£88	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 26/03/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	17:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£88	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 27/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m
Catedral Turismo	60h 45m	20:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	08:45	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£88	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 24/03/2026 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 27/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	08:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	21:10	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	£88	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 25/03/2026 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 27/03/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m
	Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	17:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)		Economy	£88	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 25/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Recife, PE via Belo Horizonte, MG, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Buser
  
  73h 28m
  
  0
  
  08:00
  
  São Paulo
  Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop
  
  19:10
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Expominas
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from Buser goes from Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop, São Paulo (Brazil) at 21/03/2026 08:00:00 to Expominas, Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) arriving at 21/03/2026 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
- Gontijo
  
  40h 28m
  
  0
  
  17:00
  
  Belo Horizonte, MG
  Bus station (Tergip)
  
  09:28
  
  Recife, PE
  Central Bus Station (TIP)
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £61
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus station (Tergip), Belo Horizonte, MG (Brazil) at 22/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 24/03/2026 09:28:00. 50 Basic ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 28m
Travel time is 12h 18m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	48h 31m	19:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	19:31	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£74	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 19:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 19:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 31m
Catedral Turismo	65h 5m	17:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:05	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£111	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 17:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 29/03/2026 10:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m
Catedral Turismo	61h 10m	08:00	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	21:10	Recife, PE	Central Bus Station (TIP)	Economy	£112	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 26/03/2026 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station (TIP), Recife, PE (Brazil) arriving at 28/03/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from São Paulo to Recife, PE is £69 on 31/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between São Paulo and Recife, PE

See here how frequent the connections between São Paulo and Recife, PE are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily coaches from São Paulo to Recife, PE. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between São Paulo and Recife, PE.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 41 coaches from São Paulo to Recife, PE, while Evening sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Recife, PE, with 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from São Paulo to Recife, PE

Compare all providers like Catedral Turismo and Gontijo that travel 14 times every day by bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Paulo to Recife, PE starting from £69!

Cheapest Bus	£69
Fastest Bus	48h 31m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Latest Coach	19:00
Daily Bus Connections	14 Ø
Distance	2,128.7 km
Coach Companies	Catedral Turismo and Gontijo

Cheapest coach connections from São Paulo to Recife, PE

Every day, 14 buses from 2 coach companies leave São Paulo for Recife, PE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

£102

Saturday 21/03

Sunday 22/03

£77

Monday 23/03

£103

Tuesday 24/03

£76

Wednesday 25/03

£88

Thursday 26/03

£78

Friday 27/03

£79

Saturday 28/03

£79

Sunday 29/03

£111

Monday 30/03

£103

Tuesday 31/03

£69

Wednesday 01/04

Thursday 02/04

£78

Friday 03/04

£88

Saturday 04/04

£75

Sunday 05/04

£138

Monday 06/04

£129

Tuesday 07/04

£142

Wednesday 08/04

£142

Thursday 09/04

£78

Friday 10/04

£78

Saturday 11/04

£77

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from São Paulo to Recife, PE

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from São Paulo to Recife, PE, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £69, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from São Paulo to Recife, PE. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £88.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to Recife, PE, with £74. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £88.

How to save money travelling from São Paulo to Recife, PE

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from São Paulo to Recife, PE in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from São Paulo to Recife, PE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in São Paulo and Recife, PE

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in São Paulo and Recife, PE.

Tietê Bus Station

Vila Guilherme

Barra Funda Bus Station

Rua Aloysio Biondi, s/n Barra Funda

Sala VIP Bella Vita

Av. Ordem e Progresso 95

Jabaquara Coach Station

Avenida Engenheiro Armando de Arruda Pereira 2022

Shopping Feira da Madrugada Coach Stop

Rua São Caetano 812

Central Bus Station (TIP)

Avenida Prefeito Antônio Pereira 759-679

Dantas Barreto

Av. Dantas Barreto 862

Praça de Boa Viagem

Pracinha de Boa Viagem Av. Boa Viagem

Detran

Av. Manoel Borba

São José

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from São Paulo to Recife, PE? Compare all modes of transports from São Paulo to Recife, PE.

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from São Paulo to Recife, PE? Or which bus companies serve the route São Paulo to Recife, PE? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the São Paulo to Recife, PE bus

How much does a São Paulo - Recife, PE coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the São Paulo - Recife, PE bus trip is available from £69 and takes 48h 31m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from São Paulo to Recife, PE?

The connection São Paulo to Recife, PE is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £69 to £154. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the São Paulo - Recife, PE route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from São Paulo to Recife, PE is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Recife, PE from São Paulo take?

The quickest coach from São Paulo to Recife, PE is provided by Gontijo and takes 48h 31m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £109. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE?

The earliest bus to Recife, PE departs from São Paulo at 08:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from São Paulo to Recife, PE?

The latest bus to Recife, PE departs from São Paulo at 19:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the São Paulo - Recife, PE route?

Passengers looking to travel from São Paulo to Recife, PE can travel with Catedral Turismo and Gontijo. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between São Paulo and Recife, PE?

You can check all the direct connections between São Paulo and Recife, PE by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Catedral Turismo and Gontijo.

What can I take with me on the bus to Recife, PE from São Paulo?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the São Paulo Recife, PE bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the São Paulo Recife, PE bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from São Paulo to Recife, PE on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from São Paulo to Recife, PE?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São Paulo to Recife, PE

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to São Paulo and to Recife, PE

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to São Paulo and to Recife, PE. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!