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Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia
Major modern and contemporary art museum in a bayside colonial complex, famous for exhibitions, sculpture garden, and sunset setting.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Maceió to Salvador is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maceió to Salvador will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 16 buses from Maceió to Salvador, including 16 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 476 km distance in an average of 10 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 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.

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Buses from Maceió to Salvador run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 295 miles (476 km) distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 295 miles (476 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€18) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Maceió to Salvador.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Catedral | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Catedral | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Catedral | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Águia Branca | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Rota Transportes | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Catedral | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Catedral | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Catedral | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Maceió to Salvador buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 11h00 | 4:00 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Maceió | 11h00 | 4:00 PM Salvador | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 10h30 | 5:00 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 10h30 | 5:30 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 10h30 | 5:40 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 12h30 | 9:00 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Maceió | 12h30 | 9:00 PM Salvador | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 10h30 | 10:00 PM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 10h15 | 4:45 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 10h15 | 4:55 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 10h15 | 5:05 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 11h20 | 8:00 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Maceió | 11h20 | 8:00 AM Salvador | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 11h45 | 10:15 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Maceió | 11h45 | 10:15 AM Salvador | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 11h15 | 10:20 AM Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 PM Maceió | 11h15 | 10:20 AM Salvador | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum in a bayside colonial complex, famous for exhibitions, sculpture garden, and sunset setting.
Important Afro-Brazilian museum with artifacts, ritual objects, and exhibitions on African heritage in Bahia and the wider diaspora.
Museum inside Barra Lighthouse covering navigation, charts, and colonial maritime history, with excellent coastal views.
UNESCO-listed historic district with pastel colonial buildings, churches, music, and museums; essential for Salvador's culture and architecture.
Popular beachfront neighborhood with promenade, lighthouse area, and sunset views; ideal for walking between sea, monuments, and city life.
Picturesque square with colorful façades and church frontage, one of the most photographed and atmospheric corners of Pelourinho.
Fried black-eyed pea fritter split and filled with vatapá, caruru, shrimp and salad. A Bahian Afro-Brazilian street food icon tied to Candomblé traditions.
Creamy breadless paste of bread, coconut milk, peanuts, cashews, palm oil and shrimp. It is a signature Bahian accompaniment with deep Afro-Brazilian roots.
Okra stew cooked with dried shrimp, palm oil and toasted nuts. Traditionally served with acarajé and linked to Bahian religious and festive cooking.
Refined Bahian restaurant by chef Tereza Paim, known for seafood moquecas and polished regional cuisine in an elegant setting near Rio Vermelho.
Legendary casual venue celebrated for one of Salvador’s most famous acarajé stands, serving classic Bahian street food in Rio Vermelho.
Upscale restaurant in the historic center serving creative Bahian dishes and seafood, with a stylish atmosphere and views near Pelourinho.
Moderate for Brazil. Hotels in tourist areas can be pricey, but local food, buses and ride-hailing are affordable versus Rio and São Paulo.
A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants; extra is optional. Round up or tip small in cafés. Taxis usually do not expect tips, but rounding up is appreciated.
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Terminal Rodoviário -> Praça da Sé, Salvador
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| Feature | Conventional | Executivo | Semi-leito | Leito | Leito-cama |
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| Recommended Trip | Short | Medium-short | Medium-long | Long | Very long |
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| USB and Wi-Fi | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maceió to Salvador 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 Salvador, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Maceió to Salvador buses use the Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário to Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Maceió and Salvador bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário is 2 km from Maceió city centre. Public transport options include:
Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court with local and fast food options
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs inside terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário.
Available at Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário: Wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms.
Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário is 4 km from Salvador city centre. Public transport options include:
Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court with various local and fast food options
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs from different banks.
Ticket office support is available at Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário.
Available at Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salvador, Terminal Rodoviário: Wheelchair ramps and elevators.
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