What is the cheapest way to get from Recife to Itabela?

The cheapest way to get from Recife to Itabela is to drive which costs R$ 700 - R$ 1100 and takes 18h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Recife to Itabela?

The fastest way to get from Recife to Itabela is to fly and bus which takes 9h 4m and costs R$ 1300 - R$ 2800.

Is there a direct bus between Recife and Itabela?

No, there is no direct bus from Recife to Itabela. However, there are services departing from Recife - TIP and arriving at Terminal Rodoviária de Itabela via Rodoviária de Salvador, Santo Estêvão, Terminal Rodoviário de Vitória da Conquista and Terminal Rodoviário de Eunápolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 20m.

How far is it from Recife to Itabela?

The distance between Recife and Itabela is 1137 km. The road distance is 1346.5 km.

How do I travel from Recife to Itabela without a car?

The best way to get from Recife to Itabela without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 28h 46m and costs R$ 1100 - R$ 2200.

How long does it take to get from Recife to Itabela?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Recife to Itabela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Recife to Itabela bus from?

Recife to Itabela bus services, operated by Flixbus Brazil, depart from Recife - TIP station.

Where does the Recife to Itabela bus arrive?

Recife to Itabela bus services, operated by Flixbus Brazil, arrive at Salvador station.

Can I drive from Recife to Itabela?

Yes, the driving distance between Recife to Itabela is 1347 km. It takes approximately 18h 1m to drive from Recife to Itabela.

Where can I stay near Itabela?

There are three+ hotels available in Itabela.

Recife to Itabela - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Recife to Itabela by plane, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Recife International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Porto Seguro (BPS)plane REC - BPS
2. Take the bus from Porto Seguro to Itabelabus
9h 4m
R$1,336–2,763
Bus via Santo Estêvão
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Salvadorbus
2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Salvador to Santo Estêvãobus
3. Take the bus from Santo Estêvão to Vitória da Conquistabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Vitória da Conquista to Terminal Rodoviário de Eunápolisbus
35h 20m
R$644–1,731
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Arapiracabus
2. Take the taxi from Arapiraca to Propriátaxi
3. Take the bus from Propriá to Aracajubus
4. Take the bus from Aracaju to Itabunabus
5. Take the taxi from Itabuna to Santa Luziataxi
6. Take the bus from Santa Luzia to Terminal Rodoviário de Eunápolisbus
28h 46m
R$1,191–2,173
Drive 1,346.5 km
1. Drive from Recife to Itabelacar 1,346.5 km
18h 1m
R$715–1,032
Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus
2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Porto Seguro (BPS)plane JPA - BPS
3. Take the bus from Porto Seguro to Itabelabus
10h 16m
R$1,630–3,265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Salvadorbus
2. Take the bus from Salvador to Vitoria da Conquistabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Vitória da Conquista to Terminal Rodoviário de Eunápolisbus
36h 25m
R$669–1,821

Recife International Airport (REC) to Porto Seguro (BPS) flights

65Weekly Planes

7h 9mAverage Duration

R$787Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Recife to Itabela.

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Distance: 1,136.5 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Itabela, Bahia, Brazil?

You can take a bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviária de Itabela via Rodoviária de Salvador, Santo Estêvão, Santo Estêvão, Terminal Rodoviário de Vitória da Conquista, and Terminal Rodoviário de Eunápolis in around 35h 20m.

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