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Which bus from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Expresso Guanabara, Gipsyy or Itapemirim Suzantur. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
tomorrow
Sunday
£106
Monday
£94
Tuesday
Wednesday
£99
Thursday
£130

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expresso Guanabara 51h 3m 09:00 Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station 12:03 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Economy £106
Expresso Guanabara 50h 30m 09:33 Fortaleza, CE Messejana Coach Station 12:03 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Economy £139
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro via Vitória da Conquista, BA, you can save more than £33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      56h 7m
      0
      09:33
      Fortaleza, CE
      Messejana Coach Station
      15:42
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Coach Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      £50
      • Waiting Time 15h 18m
    • Buson
      10h 40m
      0
      07:00
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Coach Station
      17:40
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      £23
    Travel time is 5h 37m longer, but you will save £33

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itapemirim Suzantur 59h 30m 08:00 Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station 19:30 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Basic £94
Expresso Guanabara 50h 26m 14:58 Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station 17:24 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Economy £99
Expresso Guanabara 49h 43m 15:41 Fortaleza, CE Messejana Coach Station 17:24 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Economy £99
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro via Vitória da Conquista, BA, you can save more than £21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      56h 7m
      0
      09:33
      Fortaleza, CE
      Messejana Coach Station
      15:42
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Coach Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      £50
      • Waiting Time 15h 18m
    • Buson
      10h 40m
      0
      07:00
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Coach Station
      17:40
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      £23
    Travel time is 6h 24m longer, but you will save £21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expresso Guanabara 51h 26m 09:00 Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station 12:26 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Economy £99
Expresso Guanabara 50h 53m 09:33 Fortaleza, CE Messejana Coach Station 12:26 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Economy £134
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro via Vitória da Conquista, BA, you can save more than £26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      56h 7m
      0
      09:33
      Fortaleza, CE
      Messejana Coach Station
      15:42
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Coach Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      £50
      • Waiting Time 15h 18m
    • Buson
      10h 40m
      0
      07:00
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Coach Station
      17:40
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      £23
    Travel time is 5h 14m longer, but you will save £26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Gipsyy 50h 26m 14:58 Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station 17:24 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Economy £130
Expresso Guanabara 49h 43m 15:41 Fortaleza, CE Messejana Coach Station 17:24 Rio de Janeiro Bus Station do Rio  Economy £130
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro via Vitória da Conquista, BA, you can save more than £57? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      56h 7m
      0
      09:33
      Fortaleza, CE
      Messejana Coach Station
      15:42
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Coach Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      £50
      • Waiting Time 15h 18m
    • Buson
      10h 40m
      0
      07:00
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Coach Station
      17:40
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      £23
    Travel time is 6h 24m longer, but you will save £57

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro is £94 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Fortaleza, CE and Rio de Janeiro?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Fortaleza, CE and Rio de Janeiro.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 coaches from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Fortaleza, CE and Rio de Janeiro, with 13 offers.

All facts for Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Expresso Guanabara, Gipsyy and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel daily 6 times by bus from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro in one click. Book your Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro bus ticket starting from £94!

Cheapest Bus £94
Fastest Bus 49h 43m
Earliest Coach 09:00
Latest Coach 15:41
Daily Bus Connections 6 Ø
Distance 2,191.5 km
Coach Companies Expresso Guanabara, Gipsyy and Itapemirim Suzantur

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro?

Every day, 6 buses from 3 coach companies leave Fortaleza, CE for Rio de Janeiro. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
Saturday 06/12
Sunday 07/12
£106
Monday 08/12
£99
Tuesday 09/12
£173
Wednesday 10/12
£109
Thursday 11/12
£129
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
£203
Sunday 14/12
£139
Monday 15/12
£156
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
£130
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
£175
Sunday 21/12
£169
Monday 22/12
£156
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
£134
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £94, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £129.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro, with £94. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £99.

How to save money travelling from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro, 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 coaches from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Fortaleza, CE and Rio de Janeiro

Here is a map with all coach stations in Fortaleza, CE and Rio de Janeiro. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro? Compare all modes of transports from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro bus

How much does a Fortaleza, CE Rio de Janeiro coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Fortaleza, CE Rio de Janeiro bus trip is available from £94 and takes 59h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £94 to £188. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Rio de Janeiro.

How many connections are available for the Fortaleza, CE Rio de Janeiro route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Rio de Janeiro from Fortaleza, CE take?

The quickest coach from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro is provided by Expresso Guanabara and takes 49h 43m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £130. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from Fortaleza, CE at 09:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus to Rio de Janeiro departs from Fortaleza, CE at 15:41. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Fortaleza, CE Rio de Janeiro route?

Passengers looking to travel from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro can travel with Expresso Guanabara, Gipsyy and Itapemirim Suzantur. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Fortaleza, CE and Rio de Janeiro?

You can check all the direct connections between Fortaleza, CE and Rio de Janeiro by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expresso Guanabara, Gipsyy and Itapemirim Suzantur.

What can I take with me on the bus to Rio de Janeiro from Fortaleza, CE?

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 bus for the Fortaleza, CE Rio de Janeiro bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Fortaleza, CE Rio de Janeiro 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 travelling 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 Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Fortaleza, CE and to Rio de Janeiro

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