Recife transport without guesswork
A curated selection of key metro hubs, terminals, the airport and coach station with clear connections, checked map reference points and primary sources.
20 verified key hubs
This is a verified editorial selection of key hubs, not a complete network register or real-time navigator. Confirm intervals, fares, platforms and service changes with the official channel on the day.
20 hubs shown out of 20
RECIFE
Recife International Airport
Pernambuco’s main air gateway. A footbridge links the complex to the metro station, while regular and special taxis serve arrivals.
- Best for
- Flights, Boa Viagem connections and car-free access on the South Line.
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Recife Coach Terminal — TIP
The long-distance coach station, about 16 km from the centre, connects directly with metro and urban buses. It is the main hub for travel within and beyond Pernambuco.
- Best for
- Caruaru, inland Pernambuco and interstate coaches.
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Recife Integrated Terminal
A central bus hub beside Recife station, useful for transfers between the centre, Joana Bezerra and urban corridors.
- Best for
- The centre, São José and bus–metro transfers.
RECIFE
Joana Bezerra Terminal and Station
The main transfer between the Centre and South metro lines, connected to a major metropolitan bus terminal.
- Best for
- Changing metro lines and reaching RioMar or Boa Viagem.
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Aeroporto Terminal and Station
Metro and bus interchange beside the airport, linked to the passenger terminal by footbridge.
- Best for
- The airport, South Line and connections toward TIP or Cajueiro Seco.
RECIFE
Tancredo Neves Terminal and Station
A South Line interchange with buses toward Boa Viagem, Ibura, Candeias and the north side.
- Best for
- Cross-city connections without returning to the centre.
RECIFE
Macaxeira Integrated Terminal
A major north-side terminal for Avenida Norte, BR-101 and metropolitan transfers.
- Best for
- The north side, Dois Irmãos and Igarassu connections.
RECIFE
Caxangá Integrated Terminal
A terminal on the Avenida Caxangá corridor for UFPE, Várzea and the western metro area.
- Best for
- UFPE, Várzea and the western corridor.
RECIFE
CDU Integrated Terminal
The university district terminal near UFPE, linked to the centre and other metropolitan hubs.
- Best for
- UFPE, Cidade Universitária and Várzea.
RECIFE
Barro Terminal and Station
A Centre Line interchange with buses south and north, avoiding some trips through the city centre.
- Best for
- Connections between the Centre Line, south side and Macaxeira.
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Cais de Santa Rita Terminal
A central terminal with urban routes and south-coast services; confirm route numbers and special fares before travelling.
- Best for
- The centre, Piedade, Candeias and selected Porto de Galinhas routes.
RECIFE
Largo da Paz Station
A South Line station with an integrated terminal for Afogados and cross-city connections.
- Best for
- Afogados and bus–metro transfers.
RECIFE
Afogados Station
A Centre Line station in Afogados near the local commercial corridor.
- Best for
- Afogados commerce and Centre Line journeys.
RECIFE
Shopping Station
A South Line station for Shopping Recife and Imbiribeira; the final walking distance depends on the exit used.
- Best for
- Shopping Recife and the Imbiribeira area.
RECIFE
Antônio Falcão Station
A neighbourhood station on the South Line between Imbiribeira and Shopping.
- Best for
- Local destinations in Imbiribeira.
RECIFE
Rodoviária Station
The Centre Line station providing direct access to the TIP coach terminal.
- Best for
- Reaching TIP without relying on road traffic.
RECIFE
Cosme e Damião Station
A Centre Line station near the access corridor to Arena Pernambuco.
- Best for
- Arena Pernambuco during special operations and the western metro area.
RECIFE
Camaragibe Station and Terminal
A Centre Line terminus for Camaragibe and bus connections across the western metro area.
- Best for
- Camaragibe and westbound metropolitan connections.
RECIFE
Cajueiro Seco Station and Terminal
A major southern metro hub combining the South Line, VLT and buses toward Cabo, Prazeres and the airport.
- Best for
- Transfers between metro, VLT and buses serving the southern metro coast.
RECIFE
Prazeres Station and Terminal
A South Line interchange for Piedade, Curcurana, Ibura and local Jaboatão routes.
- Best for
- Piedade and local Jaboatão journeys.