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How to get fromSalvador to Recifeby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Salvador to Recife by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane plane SSA - REC
    4h 49m
    R$342–2,216

  2. Bus via Belo Jardim

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Salvador to Belo Jardimbus bus Salvador / ...
    2. Take the bus from Belo Jardim to Recife - TIPbus bus Teresina / ...
    19h 42m
    R$281–859

  3. Bus via Arapiraca

    1. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Salvador to Arapiracabus bus Salvador
    2. Take the bus from Arapiraca to Recife - TIPbus bus Recife
    13h 15m
    R$367–560

  4. Drive  807.9 km

    1. Drive from Salvador to Recifecar car 807.9 km
    10h 7m
    R$418–604

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salvador to Abreu e Limabus bus Salvador
    14h 48m
    R$460–690

  6. Bus via Aracaju

    1. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Salvador to Aracajubus bus Salvador
    2. Take the bus from Aracaju to Recife - TIPbus bus Aracaju
    15h 30m
    R$329–570

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
TicketR$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

Azul and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Recife International Airport (REC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodoviária de Salvador to Recife - TIP via Arapiraca in around 13h 15m.

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