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What is the best way to travel from Salvador, BA to Recife, PE?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Recife, PE from Salvador, BA. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 15 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
13h 29m
$18
$28
81
Car
11h 50m
$34
$34
1
Flight
1h 15m
$30
$45
7

What is the cheapest way to reach Recife, PE from Salvador, BA?

You can get to Recife, PE with just $18 by taking a Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $28
Saturday
from $28
Sunday
from $28
Monday
from $28
Tuesday
from $26
Wednesday
from $18
Thursday
from $20

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Viação Cetro
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Cetro
    Basic
    $28
  • Gipsyy
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $29
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $29
  • Expresso São Luiz
    15h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $29

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • BusX
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    $28
  • Viação Cetro
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Cetro
    Economy
    $28
  • Expresso Guanabara
    19h 14m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:44 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $29
  • Expresso São Luiz
    15h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $29

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Viação Cetro
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Cetro
    Economy
    $28
  • BusX
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    $28
  • Expresso Guanabara
    17h 11m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    6:41 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $29
  • Expresso São Luiz
    15h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $29
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    11h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Salvador, BA
    5:50 PM
    Recife, PE
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Viação Cetro
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Cetro
    Economy
    $28
  • Expresso São Luiz
    15h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $29
  • BusX
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    $29
  • Gipsyy
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $29

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    15h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $26
  • BusX
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    $28
  • Viação Cetro
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Cetro
    Economy
    $28
  • Expresso Guanabara
    17h 11m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    6:41 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $29

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    16h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    $18
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    16h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Basic
    $18
  • BusX
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    $28
  • Gipsyy
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $29

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    10:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    15h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $26
  • Gipsyy
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $29
  • Expresso Guanabara
    17h 11m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    6:41 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $29
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Azul
    1h 55m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Salvador Airport
    Salvador Airport
    2:55 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $30
  • Azul
    1h 20m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Salvador Airport
    Salvador Airport
    7:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $30
  • Azul
    1h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Salvador Airport
    Salvador Airport
    1:35 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $30
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 20m
    0
    2:55 PM
    Salvador Airport
    Salvador Airport
    4:15 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $67

What are the fastest trips from Salvador, BA to Recife, PE?

You can get to Recife, PE from Salvador, BA in just 1h 15m 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.

Friday
from 13h 29m
Saturday
from 15h 20m
Sunday
from 11h 50m
Monday
from 13h 29m
Tuesday
from 15h 0m
Wednesday
from 13h 29m
Thursday
from 1h 15m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Gipsyy
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $29
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $29
  • Expresso São Luiz
    15h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $29
  • Viação Cetro
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Cetro
    Basic
    $28

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Kandango Transportes
    15h 20m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:20 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Economy
    $29
  • Expresso São Luiz
    15h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $29
  • BusX
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    $28
  • Viação Cetro
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Cetro
    Economy
    $28

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    11h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Salvador, BA
    5:50 PM
    Recife, PE
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Gipsyy
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $30
  • Expresso São Luiz
    15h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $29
  • Viação Cetro
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Cetro
    Economy
    $28
  • BusX
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    $28

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Gipsyy
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $29
  • Expresso São Luiz
    15h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $29
  • Viação Cetro
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Cetro
    Economy
    $28
  • BusX
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    $29

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    15h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $26
  • Expresso São Luiz
    15h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $29
  • BusX
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    $28
  • Viação Cetro
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Cetro
    Economy
    $28

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Gipsyy
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $29
  • BusX
    16h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    2:40 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    BusX
    Economy
    $28
  • Itapemirim Suzantur
    16h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Itapemirim Suzantur
    Basic
    $18
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    16h 50m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Basic
    $18

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Azul
    1h 15m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Salvador Airport
    Salvador Airport
    1:35 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $30
  • Azul
    1h 20m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Salvador Airport
    Salvador Airport
    7:15 AM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from $30
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 20m
    0
    2:55 PM
    Salvador Airport
    Salvador Airport
    4:15 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $67
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    1h 20m
    0
    7:20 PM
    Salvador Airport
    Salvador Airport
    8:40 PM
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from $67
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Gipsyy
    13h 29m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    8:59 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $29
  • Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    15h 0m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Viação Kaissara Suzantur
    Premium Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    10:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • Expresso São Luiz
    15h 50m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Salvador, BA
    Bus Station
    7:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso São Luiz
    Economy
    $29
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Salvador, BA to Recife, PE

What are the most popular stations in Salvador, BA and Recife, PE?

In Salvador, BA, you will usually depart from Bus Station, Corredor Exclusivo De Ônibus Salvador Bus Stop or Santa Izabel, while in Recife, PE you will be arriving at Central Bus Station (TIP), Dantas Barreto 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, PE from Salvador, BA? With 5 connections between 15 Bus, Carpool 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 Salvador, BA and Recife, PE, you can pay as low as $18 with a Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur.

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, PE in just 1h 15m.

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 Salvador, BA and Recife, PE are Expresso Guanabara, Expresso São Luiz and BusX, 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 Salvador, BA and Recife, PE 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 Vera Cruz, BA or to Olinda, and look at flights from Salvador 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 Salvador, BA to Recife, PE?

The most popular companies between Salvador, BA and Recife, PE, are Expresso Guanabara, Expresso São Luiz and BusX. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Expresso Guanabara, Expresso São Luiz, BusX and 6 more.

Airlines: Azul and Gol Linhas Aéreas

All you need to know when you travel from Salvador, BA to Recife, PE

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

FAQs about the trip from Salvador, BA to Recife, PE

How can I reach Recife, PE from Salvador, BA?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Recife, PE from Salvador, BA.

How far is Recife, PE from Salvador, BA?

The distance between Salvador, BA and Recife, PE is 419.1 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Salvador, BA and Recife, PE?

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 18 kgs of CO2, a train 24 kgs, a car 115 kgs, and a flight 166 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Salvador, BA to Recife, PE?

You can get to Recife, PE with just $18 by taking a Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur.

What is the fastest way to get from Salvador, BA to Recife, PE?

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, PE in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Azul.

More routes to Salvador, BA and to Recife, PE

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

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