Bus Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE from various bus operators like Real Expresso or Rápido Federal for the next days.

today

$173

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$141

Saturday

$124

Sunday

$87

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Real Expresso	55h 41m	3:30 PM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	11:11 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$173	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:11:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 41m
Real Expresso	49h 23m	1:45 AM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	3:08 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$219	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 1:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:08:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 23m
Real Expresso	52h 26m	6:45 PM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	11:11 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$219	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:11:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 26m
Rápido Federal	52h 49m	10:15 PM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	3:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$219	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:04:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 49m
Rápido Federal	48h 56m	10:15 PM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	11:11 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$219	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:11:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 56m

Did you know that if you travel from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE via Montes Claros, MG, you can save more than $69? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Arte Transportes
  
  38h 11m
  
  0
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Ribeirão Preto, SP
  Bus Station
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $51
  
  A Bus from Arte Transportes goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
- Gontijo
  
  24h 31m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Bus Station
  
  2:01 PM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:01:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 31m
Travel Time is 10h 45m shorter, and you will save $69

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Real Expresso	50h 8m	1:00 AM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	3:08 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$141	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 1:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:08:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 8m
Real Expresso	55h 59m	7:05 PM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	3:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$141	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 7:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:04:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 59m
Real Expresso	53h 34m	9:30 PM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	3:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$141	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:04:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 34m
Rápido Federal	52h 49m	10:15 PM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	3:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$143	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 10:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:04:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 49m

Did you know that if you travel from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE via Montes Claros, MG, you can save more than $50? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  44h 26m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Ribeirão Preto, SP
  Bus Station
  
  7:09 AM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $36
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 39m
- Gontijo
  
  24h 6m
  
  0
  
  12:50 PM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Bus Station
  
  12:56 PM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 12:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:56:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 6m
Travel Time is 5h 42m shorter, and you will save $50

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Real Expresso	49h 19m	1:45 AM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	3:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$124	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 1:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:04:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 19m
	Real Expresso	50h 4m	1:00 AM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	3:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station		Basic	$126	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:04:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 4m

Did you know that if you travel from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE via Montes Claros, MG, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  44h 26m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Ribeirão Preto, SP
  Bus Station
  
  7:09 AM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $36
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 39m
- Gontijo
  
  24h 6m
  
  0
  
  12:50 PM
  
  Montes Claros, MG
  Bus Station
  
  12:56 PM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Montes Claros, MG (Brazil) at 8/1/2026 12:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:56:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 6m
Travel Time is 4h 53m shorter, and you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Real Expresso	55h 41m	3:30 PM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	11:11 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$87	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 8/2/2026 3:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/4/2026 11:11:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 41m
Real Expresso	52h 26m	6:45 PM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	11:11 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Premium Economy	$118	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 8/2/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/4/2026 11:11:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 26m
Rápido Federal	48h 56m	10:15 PM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	11:11 PM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$118	A Bus from Rápido Federal goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 8/2/2026 10:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/4/2026 11:11:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 56m
Real Expresso	50h 4m	1:00 AM	Ribeirão Preto, SP	Bus Station	3:04 AM	Petrolina, PE	Bus Station	Basic	$130	A Bus from Real Expresso goes from Bus Station, Ribeirão Preto, SP (Brazil) at 8/2/2026 1:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 8/4/2026 3:04:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 4m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE is $86 on 8/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ribeirão Preto, SP and Petrolina, PE

See here how frequent the connections between Ribeirão Preto, SP and Petrolina, PE are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Ribeirão Preto, SP and Petrolina, PE.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ribeirão Preto, SP and Petrolina, PE, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE

Compare all providers like Real Expresso and Rápido Federal that travel 6 times every day by bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE starting from $86!

Cheapest Bus	$86
Fastest Bus	48h 56m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	948.6 miles
Bus Companies	Real Expresso and Rápido Federal

Cheapest bus connections from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Ribeirão Preto, SP for Petrolina, PE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$173

Tuesday 07/28

$178

Wednesday 07/29

$178

Thursday 07/30

$133

Friday 07/31

$122

Saturday 08/01

$124

Sunday 08/02

$87

Monday 08/03

$86

Tuesday 08/04

$86

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$116

Friday 08/07

$126

Saturday 08/08

$129

Sunday 08/09

$116

Monday 08/10

$126

Tuesday 08/11

$115

Wednesday 08/12

$129

Thursday 08/13

$116

Friday 08/14

$122

Saturday 08/15

$115

Sunday 08/16

$129

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$152

Wednesday 08/19

$116

Thursday 08/20

$129

Friday 08/21

$127

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $86, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $122.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE, with $86. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $118.

How to save money travelling from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ribeirão Preto, SP and Petrolina, PE

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ribeirão Preto, SP and Petrolina, PE.

Bus Station

Av. Jerônimo Gonçalves 640 - Centro

Levare VIP Room

Posto do Trevo Graal Gas Station

Mini Rodoviária

R. Batatais, 6 - Subsetor Leste - 2 (L-2)

Campos Elíseos, Posto Petrobras

Bus Station

Avenida Nilo Coelho S/Nº- Gercino Coelho

Fazenda Icó

Honda Imperial - Petrolina Bus Station

Rajada

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE? Or which bus companies serve the route Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE bus

How much does a Ribeirão Preto, SP Petrolina, PE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $86 and takes 55h 41m to reach Petrolina, PE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $86 and $229. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Petrolina, PE.

On average, how many connections are available from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE each day?

Every day, the Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE take?

The fastest bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE is offered by Rápido Federal and takes 48h 56m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $219. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE?

The earliest bus arriving in Petrolina, PE from Ribeirão Preto, SP starts at 1:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE?

The latest bus trip departing from Ribeirão Preto, SP for Petrolina, PE starts at 10:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Ribeirão Preto, SP Petrolina, PE route?

When traveling by bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE, passengers can travel with Real Expresso and Rápido Federal. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ribeirão Preto, SP and Petrolina, PE?

You can check all the direct connections between Ribeirão Preto, SP and Petrolina, PE by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Real Expresso and Rápido Federal.

What can I take with me on the Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Ribeirão Preto, SP Petrolina, PE bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ribeirão Preto, SP Petrolina, PE bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ribeirão Preto, SP to Petrolina, PE

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Ribeirão Preto, SP and to Petrolina, PE

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ribeirão Preto, SP and to Petrolina, PE. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!