There are 6 ways to get from Natal to Petrolina by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Greater Natal International Airport
best- Fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Petrolina (PNZ)plane NAT - PNZ
5h 39mR$1,480–4,390Bus via Natal
cheapest- Take the bus from Natal to Recife - TIPbus Natal
- Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Petrolinabus Recife
17h 20mR$329–595Bus
- Take the bus from Natal to Recife - TIPbus
- Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Petrolinabus Recife
16h 40mR$360–605Drive 852.6 km
- Drive from Natal to Petrolinacar 852.6 km
12h 13mR$438–633Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Natal to João Pessoabus
- Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Petrolina (PNZ)plane JPA - PNZ
8h 18mR$1,755–3,400Bus via Aracaju
- Take the bus from Natal to Maceio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Maceió to Aracajubus
- Take the bus from Aracaju, SE to Petrolina, PEbus
24h 52mR$473–787
Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Petrolina (PNZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Natal to Petrolina is to drive which costs R$ 430 - R$ 650 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Natal to Petrolina is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs R$ 1400 - R$ 4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Natal to Petrolina. However, there are services departing from Natal and arriving at Petrolina via Recife - TIP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
The distance between Natal and Petrolina is 735 km. The road distance is 852.6 km.
The best way to get from Natal to Petrolina without a car is to bus which takes 16h 40m and costs R$ 360 - R$ 650.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Natal to Petrolina, including transfers.
Natal to Petrolina bus services, operated by Cruzeiro, depart from Natal station.
The best way to get from Natal to Petrolina is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs R$ 1400 - R$ 4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 360 - R$ 650 and takes 16h 40m.
Natal to Petrolina bus services, operated by Cruzeiro, arrive at Recife - TIP station.
Yes, the driving distance between Natal to Petrolina is 853 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Natal to Petrolina.
What companies run services between Natal, Brazil and Petrolina, Brazil?
Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, and LATAM Chile fly from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to Petrolina (PNZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Natal to Petrolina via Recife - TIP in around 16h 40m.
- Website
- voegol.com.br
Flights from Greater Natal International Airport to Petrolina via Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$850–4,400
Flights from Greater Natal International Airport to Petrolina via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$1,800–5,000
Flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Petrolina via Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$900–5,000
Flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Petrolina via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$2,000–6,000
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Greater Natal International Airport to Petrolina via Sao Paulo Viracopos
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R$1,700–6,500
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Petrolina via Recife
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R$650–4,100
- Phone
- +55 (81) 2101-9000
- Website
- viacaocruzeiro.com.br
Bus from Natal to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- R$130–150
- Schedules at
- clickbus.com.br
- Book at
- clickbus.com.br
- Phone
- +55 800 766 9000
- Website
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from Recife - TIP to Petrolina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$230–460
- Schedules at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from Natal to João Pessoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- R$55–85
- Schedules at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from Natal to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$95–140
- Schedules at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from Recife - TIP to Petrolina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$230–460
- Schedules at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br
- Phone
- 0800 728 0044
- Website
- gontijo.com.br
Bus from Natal to Maceio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R$170–310
- Schedules at
- gontijo.com.br
- Phone
- 0800 009 7325
- [email protected]
- Website
- realalagoas.com.br
Bus from Maceió to Aracaju
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- R$120–150
- Schedules at
- realalagoas.com.br
- Book at
- realalagoas.com.br
- Phone
- +55 800 725 1211
- [email protected]
- Website
- aguiabranca.com.br
Bus from Aracaju, SE to Petrolina, PE
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- R$180–330
- Book at
- aguiabranca.com.br
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