4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Recife, PE to Maceió
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Recife, PE to Maceió is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Recife, PE to Maceió will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 12 buses that leave Recife, PE for Maceió on Sat, Jun 20, 12 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 48 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.
9:00 AM4h40Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP1:40 PMMaceio, Terminal Rodoviário$201One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM4h50Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP5:50 PMMaceio, Terminal Rodoviário$211One-way0 transfers- 7:00 AM4h50Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP11:50 AMMaceio, Terminal Rodoviário$211One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM4h50Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP11:20 PMMaceio, Terminal Rodoviário$211One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM4h50Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP2:50 PMMaceio, Terminal Rodoviário$211One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM4h40Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP1:40 PMMaceio, Terminal Rodoviário$201One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM4h50Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP5:50 PMMaceio, Terminal Rodoviário$211One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM4h50Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP11:50 AMMaceio, Terminal Rodoviário$211One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM4h50Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP11:20 PMMaceio, Terminal Rodoviário$211One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM4h50Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP2:50 PMMaceio, Terminal Rodoviário$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Recife, PE to Maceió
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Recife, PE to Maceió 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Recife, PE to Maceió:
A bus is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Recife, PE to Maceió costing on average $172 (€141).
Other travel options to Maceió take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 5h 11m versus 4h 2m 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, Progresso, EXP SAO LUIZ, SAO LUIZ, 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.
Recife, PE to Maceió Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Progresso | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator CB_MANINHO VIAGENS | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator EXP SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator SAO LUIZ | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Real Alagoas | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Recife, PE to Maceió bus times
The table below shows live departures for Recife, PE to Maceió 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1:00 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 7h20 | 8:20 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 1:00 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 7h20 | 8:20 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 4h50 | 6:50 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 4h50 | 8:50 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 4h50 | 11:20 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 4h00 | 3:00 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 4h00 | 3:00 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:50 PM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 4h50 | 4:40 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| 7:00 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 4h50 | 11:50 AM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 5h30 | 1:00 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 5h30 | 1:00 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 4h40 | 1:40 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 4h50 | 2:50 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 10:00 AM Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP | 5h40 | 3:40 PM Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Recife, PE to Maceió
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Buses from Recife, PE to Maceió run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, 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 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: Real Alagoas, Progresso, EXP SAO LUIZ, SAO LUIZ, Flixbus Brazil from Recife, PE to MaceióYou can travel by bus between Recife, PE to Maceió with Real Alagoas, Progresso, EXP SAO LUIZ, SAO LUIZ, Flixbus Brazil for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Real Alagoas
EXP SAO LUIZ
SAO LUIZ
Flixbus Brazil
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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 |
| 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 Recife, PE to Maceió
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Recife, PE to Maceió 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 Maceió, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Real Alagoas
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice, priority seating for passengers with disabilities
- Progresso
- Wheelchair accessibility available on select routes with advance notice required
- EXP SAO LUIZ
- Wheelchair accessibility available with advance notice required
- Real Alagoas
- One checked bag up to 30kg, one carry-on up to 5kg
- Progresso
- One piece up to 30kg checked luggage included
- 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
- Progresso
- 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
- Progresso
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- EXP SAO LUIZ
- Small pets allowed in carriers
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Recife, PE to Maceió
Most Recife, PE to Maceió buses use the Recife, Terminal Integrado TIP to Maceio, Terminal Rodoviário station pair. Use this guide to compare Recife, PE and Maceió bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Recife, PE station do buses to Maceió leave from?
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.
Which Maceió station do buses from Recife, PE arrive at?
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.
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