How to get from Recife to Salvador
There are 3 ways to get from Recife to Salvador: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 25 min). By bus it's about 13 h 35 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 649 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 25 min | 649 km | Airlines: Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 13 h 35 minestimated | 844 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 9 h 55 minestimated | 844 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Recife y Salvador dura aproximadamente 1 h 25 min (649 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 13 h 35 min. En auto son unos 844 km por ruta, cerca de 9 h 55 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Recife to Salvador?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 25 min, by bus ~13 h 35 min and by car ~9 h 55 min.
Are there flights from Recife to Salvador?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Recife–Salvador route is operated by Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 25 min and covers about 649 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Recife to Salvador?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 25 min vs ~13 h 35 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Recife to Salvador?
It's about 844 km by road, roughly 9 h 55 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Recife and Salvador?
In a straight line it's about 649 km between Recife and Salvador.
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