Recife to Aracaju by train
Aracaju lies 398 km (247 mi) south-west of Recife, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Brazil rail, over roughly 486 km (302 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Recife | Aracaju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 664,908 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Maceio) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 49000-000 |
Where to book trains from Recife to Aracaju
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Staying in Aracaju
Our booking partner lists 330 places to stay in Aracaju. Of the 176 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (109), and 1 are five-star. Across 84 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 102,570 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Aracaju from Recife?
398 km (247 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Recife; by road roughly 486 km (302 mi).
How long does it take to get from Recife to Aracaju by train?
About 5 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Recife and Aracaju?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Aracaju?
Our booking partner lists 330 places to stay in Aracaju, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.