How to get from Recife to Teresina
There are 3 ways to get from Recife to Teresina: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 45 min). By bus it's about 19 h 40 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 937 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 45 min | 937 km | Airlines: Azul |
Bus | 19 h 40 minestimated | 1.218 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 14 h 20 minestimated | 1.218 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 Teresina dura aproximadamente 1 h 45 min (937 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 19 h 40 min. En auto son unos 1.218 km por ruta, cerca de 14 h 20 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 Teresina?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 45 min, by bus ~19 h 40 min and by car ~14 h 20 min.
Are there flights from Recife to Teresina?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Recife–Teresina route is operated by Azul (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 45 min and covers about 937 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Recife to Teresina?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 45 min vs ~19 h 40 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 Teresina?
It's about 1.218 km by road, roughly 14 h 20 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Recife and Teresina?
In a straight line it's about 937 km between Recife and Teresina.
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