Recife to Fortaleza Trip Overview

Fortaleza to Recife
Distance
619 km (386.9 miles)
Price range
US$24-US$54
Ride Duration Range
13h-14h 27m
Earliest Departure
20:15
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Catedral

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Recife to Fortaleza

by bus

Cheapest

Semicama Bus

by Expresso Guanabara

19:30

13h 18m

08:48

Recife, Brazil

Fortaleza, Brazil

from

US$21

Fastest

Sleeper Bus

by Expresso Guanabara

20:00

12h 32m

08:32

Recife, Brazil

Fortaleza, Brazil

from

US$36

Bus

by Expresso Guanabara

20:00

13h

09:00

Recife, Brazil

Fortaleza, Brazil

from

US$41

Bus

by Expresso Guanabara

18:00

13h 9m

07:09

Recife, Brazil

Fortaleza, Brazil

from

US$41

Sleeper Bus

by Expresso Guanabara

18:00

12h 39m

06:39

Recife, Brazil

Fortaleza, Brazil

from

US$36

Cheapest

Semicama Bus

by Expresso Guanabara

from

US$21

19:30

13h 18m

08:48

Recife, Brazil

Fortaleza, Brazil

Fastest

Sleeper Bus

by Expresso Guanabara

from

US$36

20:00

12h 32m

08:32

Recife, Brazil

Fortaleza, Brazil

Bus

by Expresso Guanabara

from

US$41

20:00

13h

09:00

Recife, Brazil

Fortaleza, Brazil

Bus

by Expresso Guanabara

from

US$41

18:00

13h 9m

07:09

Recife, Brazil

Fortaleza, Brazil

Sleeper Bus

by Expresso Guanabara

from

US$36

18:00

12h 39m

06:39

Recife, Brazil

Fortaleza, Brazil

Taking a bus from Recife to Fortaleza

Fastest bus: 13h

Cheapest bus: US$24

The fastest: 13h

The cheapest: US$24

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

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About the ride from Recife to Fortaleza

Recife to Fortaleza Route Information

The distance between Recife and Fortaleza is 387 miles, or approximately 619 kilometers.

There are 2 ways to get from Recife to Fortaleza, including bus,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 20:15 and has a duration of 13 hours 31 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 13 hours.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Recife to Fortaleza by bus

  • Starting Price: US$24
  • 23 departures a day, or 161 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Cama Ejecutivo, Semicama and Sleeper.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Recife to Fortaleza by flight

    The only travel class available is Economy.

    Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

    Companies Operating from Recife to Fortaleza

    Expresso Guanabara

    Average time

    13h - 14h 27m

    Average price

    US$24 - US$29

    (10)

    Popular stations and stops in Recife and Fortaleza

    Departure stations in Recife

    Terminal Rodoviario do Recife

    Arrival stations in Fortaleza

    Terminal Rodoviario de Fortaleza

    Questions & Answers for Traveling from Recife to Fortaleza

    What is the most popular transportation service from Recife to Fortaleza?

    Many travelers choose Bus as their preferred option from Recife to Fortaleza by Expresso Guanabara

    What is the distance between Recife to Fortaleza?

    The total distance from Recife to Fortaleza is roughly 619 km (Air).

    What is the fastest transportation service from Recife to Fortaleza?

    For the quickest travel between Recife and Fortaleza, Bus by Expresso Guanabara is the top choice, completing the trip in approximately 13h.

    What is the cheapest transport option from Recife and Fortaleza?

    The most affordable way to travel from Recife to Fortaleza is with Bus by Expresso Guanabara, with fares starting at US$24.

    Who are the service providers on this route?

    Popular service providers on the Recife to Fortaleza route are

    BUS:  Expresso Guanabara | Catedral | Flixbus Brasil

    FLIGHT:  LATAM Airlines Group | Azul

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