The cheapest and fastest buses from Maceió to Recife, PE
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Maceió to Recife, PE is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maceió to Recife, PE will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 19 buses that leave Maceió for Recife, PE on Sun, Dec 21, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 202 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Maceió - Recife, PECompare Real Alagoas, SAO LUIZ, Progresso, EXP SAO LUIZ




Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Maceió to Recife, PE
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Maceió to Recife, PE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €140.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €180 Average price |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Maceió to Recife, PE Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Progresso | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Maceió to Recife, PE bus times
The table below shows live departures for Maceió to Recife, PE buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h15 | 12:45 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 2:20 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:50 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 7:40 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h15 | 10:50 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h15 | 10:50 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h15 | 1:30 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h15 | 1:30 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 1:45 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 1:45 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 2:05 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h45 | 4:05 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h45 | 4:05 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 4:45 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 4:45 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 4:50 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h45 | 6:35 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h45 | 6:35 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 8:50 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 11:50 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Maceió to Recife, PE
Buses from Maceió to Recife, PE run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 02:35 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Real Alagoas, SAO LUIZ, EXP SAO LUIZ, Progresso, Flixbus Brazil from Maceió to Recife, PEYou can travel by bus between Maceió to Recife, PE with Real Alagoas, SAO LUIZ, EXP SAO LUIZ, Progresso, Flixbus Brazil for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Progresso
Real Alagoas
SAO LUIZ
EXP SAO LUIZ
Flixbus Brazil
Accessibility & Comfort on Brazilian Buses
Brazil's bus network is extensive, connecting major cities, charming towns and even remote areas that might be difficult to reach by other means. With Omio, you gain access to a vast array of domestic and regional bus routes, simplifying your booking experience. Brazilian buses offer various comfort levels to suit every traveler and budget. Here's a quick overview of the main bus classes you'll encounter:
| Feature | Conventional | Executivo | Semi-leito | Leito | Leito-cama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Trip | Short | Medium-short | Medium-long | Long | Very long |
| Cost | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$$ |
| Recline | Up to 120° | Up to 135° | Up to 140° | Up to 160° | Up to 180° |
| Width | 43cm | 45cm | Up to 50cm (less distance between seats) | 50cm (greater distance between seats) | 50cm (greater distance between seats) |
| Restroom | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Water | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Air-conditioning | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| USB and Wi-Fi | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Curtain | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Blanket & Pillow | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Some routes |
Compared to flights, bus travel often presents a more affordable alternative, allowing you to allocate more of your budget to experiences and activities. Plus, many routes offer scenic road journeys, providing a unique perspective of Brazil's diverse landscapes.
FAQs: Bus from Maceió to Recife, PE
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maceió to Recife, PE by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Recife, PE, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP, located 8.8 miles (14.2 km) away from the city centre.
- Real Alagoas
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice, priority seating for passengers with disabilities
- SAO LUIZ
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice. Priority seating for passengers with disabilities.
- Progresso
- Wheelchair accessibility available on select routes with advance notice required
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Maceió to Recife, PE, follow these tips:
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- Real Alagoas
- One checked bag up to 30kg, one carry-on up to 5kg
- SAO LUIZ
- One checked luggage up to 30kg, one carry-on up to 5kg
- Progresso
- One piece up to 30kg checked luggage included
- Real Alagoas
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- SAO LUIZ
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Progresso
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Real Alagoas
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- SAO LUIZ
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Progresso
- Small pets allowed in carriers
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Maceió to Recife, PE
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court with local and fast food options
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms
- Public restrooms available for a small fee
- Bus: 008, 032, 704, 711
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Large parking area available for private vehicles
- Food court with multiple options and snack stands
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Multiple local bus lines
- Metro: Nearby Imbiribeira station
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