4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Maceió to Recife, PE
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Buses per day
11
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 $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 11 buses that leave Maceió for Recife, PE on Sat, Jun 20, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 202 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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.
5:30 PM4h40Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário10:10 PMRecife, Terminal Integrado TIP$201One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM4h50Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário5:50 PMRecife, Terminal Integrado TIP$211One-way0 transfers- 6:15 AM4h50Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário11:05 AMRecife, Terminal Integrado TIP$211One-way0 transfers
- 11:50 PM4h50Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário4:40 AMRecife, Terminal Integrado TIP$211One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM4h50Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário11:20 PMRecife, Terminal Integrado TIP$211One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM4h40Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário10:10 PMRecife, Terminal Integrado TIP$201One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 PM4h45Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário8:45 PMRecife, Terminal Integrado TIP$211One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM4h50Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário5:50 PMRecife, Terminal Integrado TIP$211One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 AM4h50Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário11:05 AMRecife, Terminal Integrado TIP$211One-way0 transfers
- 11:50 PM4h50Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário4:40 AMRecife, Terminal Integrado TIP$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus 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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 4h 54m versus 4h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Real Alagoas, SAO LUIZ, EXP SAO LUIZ, Progresso, Flixbus Brazil.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Progresso | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Progresso | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Maceió to Recife, PE bus times
The table below shows live departures for Maceió to Recife, PE buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 8:50 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h40 | 10:10 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 11:20 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:50 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 4:40 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
 | 2:35 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h15 | 7:50 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 2:35 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h15 | 7:50 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:15 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 11:05 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:20 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 1:45 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:20 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 5h25 | 1:45 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 1:50 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 4h50 | 5:50 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Maceió to Recife, PE
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Buses from Maceió to Recife, PE run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 10 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 3h 45m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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 $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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EXP SAO LUIZ
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| 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.
- 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.
- EXP SAO LUIZ
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice required
- 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
- EXP SAO LUIZ
- One checked bag up to 30kg and one carry-on up to 5kg
- Real Alagoas
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- SAO LUIZ
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- EXP SAO LUIZ
- Additional luggage can be purchased with weight and size restrictions
- Real Alagoas
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- SAO LUIZ
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- EXP SAO LUIZ
- Small pets allowed in carriers
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Maceió to Recife, PE
Most Maceió to Recife, PE buses use the Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário to Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP station pair. Use this guide to compare Maceió and Recife, PE bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Maceió station do buses to Recife, PE leave from?
Getting to Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário from Maceió city centre
Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário is 2 km from Maceió city centre. Public transport options include:
Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário bus station facilities and services
Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court with local and fast food options
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário: Wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms.
Which Recife, PE station do buses from Maceió arrive at?
Getting to Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP from Recife city centre
Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP is 11 km from Recife city centre. Public transport options include:
Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP bus station facilities and services
Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court with multiple options and snack stands
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs from different banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP: Wheelchair ramps, elevators.
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