Rome2Rio

How to get fromRecife to Salvadorby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Salvador

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Recife to Salvador by train, 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.

  1. Train to Recife International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Recife to Shoppingtrain train
    2. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)plane plane REC - SSA
    5h 4m
    R$400–2,560

  2. Bus via Aracaju

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Aracajubus bus Aracaju
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária Nova de Aracaju to Rodoviária de Salvadorbus bus Salvador
    15h 40m
    R$360–446

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Abreu e Lima to Salvadorbus bus Salvador
    14h 49m
    R$460–769

  4. Drive  805.2 km

    1. Drive from Recife to Salvadorcar car 805.2 km
    10h 1m
    R$498–719

  5. Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus bus
    2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)plane plane JPA - SSA
    6h 45m
    R$959–3,816

  6. Drive to Campina Grande, fly

    1. Drive from Recife - TIP to Campina Grande (CPV)car car
    2. Fly from Campina Grande (CPV) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)plane plane CPV - SSA
    5h 22m
    R$1,213–2,861

  7. Bus via Maceió

    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Maceióbus bus Recife
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió to Rodoviária de Salvadorbus bus
    16h 13m
    R$378–410

  8. Bus via Cícero Dantas

    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Cícero Dantasbus bus Recife
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Cícero Dantas to Rodoviária de Salvadorbus bus
    21h 5m
    R$397–917

Recife International Airport (REC) to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
TicketR$314Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Recife to Salvador.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 685.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Salvador, Brazil?

Rota Transportes operates a bus from Abreu e Lima to Salvador 3 times a week. Tickets cost R$360–650 and the journey takes 14h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from JFK to New York City, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There