There are 3 ways to get from Recife to Petrolina by plane, bus, or car
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Recife International Airport (REC) to Petrolina (PNZ) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Recife to Petrolina is to drive which costs R$ 360 - R$ 550 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Recife to Petrolina is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs R$ 400 - R$ 2800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Recife - TIP and arriving at Petrolina. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Recife and Petrolina is 661 km. The road distance is 710.7 km.
The best way to get from Recife to Petrolina without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs R$ 230 - R$ 460.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Recife to Petrolina, including transfers.
Recife to Petrolina bus services, operated by Progresso, depart from Recife - TIP station.
The best way to get from Recife to Petrolina is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs R$ 400 - R$ 2800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 230 - R$ 460 and takes 10h 40m.
Recife to Petrolina bus services, operated by Progresso, arrive at Petrolina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Recife to Petrolina is 711 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Recife to Petrolina.
What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Petrolina, Brazil?
Azul and LATAM Chile fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Petrolina (PNZ) twice daily. Alternatively, Progresso operates a bus from Recife - TIP to Petrolina every 4 hours. Tickets cost R$230–460 and the journey takes 10h 40m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Recife International Airport to Petrolina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R$750–2,700
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Recife International Airport to Petrolina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$340–2,700
- Phone
- +55 800 766 9000
- Website
- maisprogresso.com.br
Bus from Recife - TIP to Petrolina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$230–460
- Schedules at
- maisprogresso.com.br
- Book at
- maisprogresso.com.br
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