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What is the best way to travel from Brasília to Recife?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Recife from Brasília. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 8 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Car is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
37h 25m
$81
$147
43
Car
29h 0m
$66
$66
1
Flight
2h 30m
$82
$128
76

What is the cheapest way to reach Recife from Brasília?

You can get to Recife with just $66 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from $94
tomorrow
from $81
Friday
from $66
Saturday
from $88
Sunday
from $158
Monday
from $82
Tuesday
from $94

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Catedral Turismo
    44h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $94
  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $131
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    37h 25m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:25 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    $146

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $81
  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $131
  • Catedral Turismo
    44h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $133
  • Kandango Transportes
    41h 55m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:55 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Economy
    $140
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Azul
    5h 15m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    11:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $178
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    6h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    12:05 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $181
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    7h 20m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    4:20 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $181
  • LATAM Brasil
    2h 35m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    4:35 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $190

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    29h 0m
    0
    4:00 AM
    Brasília
    9:00 AM
    Recife
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $66
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    6h 40m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    7:05 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $82
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    7h 50m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    11:00 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $82
  • Azul
    2h 35m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    7:35 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $88
  • Azul
    2h 30m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    9:45 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $88
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Catedral Turismo
    44h 55m
    0
    1:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    10:05 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $94
  • Kandango Transportes
    41h 55m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:55 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Economy
    $125
  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $131
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    38h 30m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    4:30 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $146

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $88
  • Catedral Turismo
    41h 55m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:55 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $140
  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $142

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $158
  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $192
  • Kandango Transportes
    41h 55m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:55 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Economy
    $248

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $82
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    38h 30m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    4:30 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $117
  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Basic
    $142
  • Catedral Turismo
    44h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $200

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $94
  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $192
  • Catedral Turismo
    44h 50m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    12:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $264
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Azul
    5h 15m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    3:20 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $94
  • Azul
    6h 5m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    1:30 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $94
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    14h 30m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    2:05 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $103
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    12h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    6:05 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $104

What are the fastest trips from Brasília to Recife?

You can get to Recife from Brasília in just 2h 30m with a Flight from Azul. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 13h 25m
tomorrow
from 2h 35m
Friday
from 2h 30m
Saturday
from 16h 5m
Sunday
from 16h 5m
Monday
from 14h 30m
Tuesday
from 5h 15m

    Fastest Buses today

  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    37h 25m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:25 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    $146
  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $131
  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • Catedral Turismo
    44h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $94

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • LATAM Brasil
    2h 35m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    4:35 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $190
  • LATAM Brasil
    2h 35m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    1:05 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $190
  • Azul
    5h 15m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    11:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $178
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    6h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    12:05 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $181
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $131
  • Kandango Transportes
    41h 55m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:55 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Economy
    $140
  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $81
  • Catedral Turismo
    44h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $133

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Azul
    2h 30m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    9:45 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $88
  • Azul
    2h 35m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    7:35 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $88
  • LATAM Brasil
    2h 35m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    11:00 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $103
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    6h 40m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    7:05 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $82
  • Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    29h 0m
    0
    4:00 AM
    Brasília
    9:00 AM
    Recife
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $66
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    38h 30m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    4:30 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $146
  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $131
  • Kandango Transportes
    41h 55m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:55 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Economy
    $125
  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $150

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $142
  • Catedral Turismo
    41h 55m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:55 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $140
  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $88

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $192
  • Kandango Transportes
    41h 55m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:55 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Economy
    $248
  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $158

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    38h 30m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    4:30 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $117
  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Basic
    $142
  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $82
  • Catedral Turismo
    44h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $200

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Azul
    5h 15m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    3:20 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $94
  • LATAM Brasil
    5h 50m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    3:20 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    LATAM Brasil
    Economy
    from $157
  • Azul
    6h 5m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    1:30 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $94
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    12h 5m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Brasília Airport
    Brasília Airport
    6:05 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $104
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Expresso São Luiz
    40h 5m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $192
  • FlixBus
    43h 30m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $94
  • Catedral Turismo
    44h 50m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Brasília
    Interestadual Central Bus Station
    12:40 PM
    Recife
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $264
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Brasília to Recife

What are the most popular stations in Brasília and Recife?

In Brasília, you will usually depart from Interestadual Central Bus Station, Bus Station Plano Piloto or Candangolândia, while in Recife you will be arriving at Central Bus Station (TIP), Avenida Dantas Barreto, 884 or São José, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Recife from Brasília? With 7 connections between 8 Bus, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Brasília and Recife, you can pay as low as $66 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Azul: you will get to Recife in just 2h 30m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Brasília and Recife are FlixBus, Expresso São Luiz and Catedral Turismo, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Brasília and Recife is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Brasília Airport or to Olinda, and look at flights from Brasília Airport, and landing at Recife Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Brasília to Recife?

The most popular companies between Brasília and Recife, are FlixBus, Expresso São Luiz and Catedral Turismo. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, Expresso São Luiz, Catedral Turismo and 3 more.

Airlines: Gol Linhas Aéreas, Azul and LATAM Brasil

All you need to know when you travel from Brasília to Recife

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Brasília to Recife. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Brasília to Recife

How can I reach Recife from Brasília?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Recife from Brasília.

How far is Recife from Brasília?

The distance between Brasília and Recife is 1,027.8 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Brasília and Recife?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 45 kgs of CO2, a train 58 kgs, a car 281 kgs, and a flight 407 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Brasília to Recife?

You can get to Recife with just $66 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Brasília to Recife?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Recife in just 2h 30m with a Flight from Azul.

More routes to Brasília and to Recife

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Brasília and to Recife. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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