Bus and Coach from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE from various bus operators like Expresso Guanabara, Itapemirim Suzantur or Viação UTIL for the next days.

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£119

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Sunday

£133

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itapemirim Suzantur	57h 40m	06:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	16:10	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Basic	£119	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 15/09/2026 06:30:00 to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 17/09/2026 16:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £119 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 40m
Viação UTIL	73h 51m	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	18:21	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Premium Economy	£150	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 15/09/2026 16:30:00 to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 18/09/2026 18:21:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £150 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 51m
Viação UTIL	73h 26m	16:30	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	17:56	Fortaleza, CE	Messejana Coach Station	Premium Economy	£160	A Bus from Viação UTIL goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 15/09/2026 16:30:00 to Messejana Coach Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 18/09/2026 17:56:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £160 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 26m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE via Teófilo Otoni, MG, you can save more than £28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  71h 10m
  
  0
  
  19:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  07:56
  
  Teófilo Otoni, MG
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £27
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 15/09/2026 19:00:00 to Coach Station, Teófilo Otoni, MG (Brazil) arriving at 16/09/2026 07:56:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 56m
- Gontijo
  
  38h 44m
  
  0
  
  03:26
  
  Teófilo Otoni, MG
  Coach Station
  
  18:10
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £65
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Coach Station, Teófilo Otoni, MG (Brazil) at 17/09/2026 03:26:00 to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 18/09/2026 18:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 44m
Travel time is 13h 30m longer, but you will save £28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	51h 32m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	13:32	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Premium Economy	£133	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 20/09/2026 10:00:00 to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 22/09/2026 13:32:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 32m
	Expresso Guanabara	51h 7m	10:00	Rio de Janeiro	Bus Station Novo Rio	13:07	Fortaleza, CE	Messejana Coach Station		Premium Economy	£133	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 20/09/2026 10:00:00 to Messejana Coach Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 22/09/2026 13:07:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £133 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 7m

Did you know that if you travel from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE via Crato, CE, you can save more than £43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  73h 21m
  
  0
  
  16:00
  
  Rio de Janeiro
  Bus Station Novo Rio
  
  10:20
  
  Crato, CE
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £74
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station Novo Rio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at 19/09/2026 16:00:00 to Coach Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) arriving at 21/09/2026 10:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 20m
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  10h 53m
  
  0
  
  06:28
  
  Crato, CE
  Coach Station
  
  17:21
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Messejana Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Coach Station, Crato, CE (Brazil) at 22/09/2026 06:28:00 to Messejana Coach Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 22/09/2026 17:21:00. 50 Basic ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 53m
Travel time is 22h 14m longer, but you will save £43

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE is £119 on 15/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza, CE

See here how frequent the connections between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza, CE are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza, CE.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza, CE, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE

Compare all providers like Expresso Guanabara, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação UTIL that travel 7 times every day by bus from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE starting from £119!

Cheapest Bus	£119
Fastest Bus	51h 7m
Earliest Coach	06:30
Latest Coach	10:00
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	2,191.5 km
Coach Companies	Expresso Guanabara, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação UTIL

Cheapest coach connections from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE

Every day, 7 buses from 3 coach companies leave Rio de Janeiro for Fortaleza, CE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

£128

Wednesday 16/09

Thursday 17/09

Friday 18/09

Saturday 19/09

Sunday 20/09

£134

Monday 21/09

Tuesday 22/09

Wednesday 23/09

Thursday 24/09

Friday 25/09

Saturday 26/09

Sunday 27/09

£133

Monday 28/09

Tuesday 29/09

£119

Wednesday 30/09

Thursday 01/10

Friday 02/10

Saturday 03/10

Sunday 04/10

£133

Monday 05/10

Tuesday 06/10

£119

Wednesday 07/10

Thursday 08/10

£133

Friday 09/10

Saturday 10/10

Sunday 11/10

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £119, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £133.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE, with £119. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £150.

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

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 Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE 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 Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE are also emptier.

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

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza, CE.

Bus Station Novo Rio

Avenida Francisco Bicalho 01

Hotel Golden Park

Glória

Campo Grande

Rua Aurélio de Figueiredo 1515

Menezes Côrtes Coach Station

Rua São José 35

Metrô São Francisco Xavier

Avenida Heitor Beltrão

Antônio Bezerra Coach Station

Quintino Cunha

Eng. João Thomé Bus Station

Av. Borges de Melo 1630

Messejana Coach Station

Av. Jornalista Tomaz Coelho

Jacarecanga

Av. Domingos Olímpio

Avenida Domingos Olímpio

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE? Or which bus companies serve the route Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rio de Janeiro - Fortaleza, CE bus trip is available from £119 and takes 57h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £119 to £160. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE is provided by Expresso Guanabara and takes 51h 7m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £133. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Fortaleza, CE departs from Rio de Janeiro at 06:30. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE?

The latest bus to Fortaleza, CE departs from Rio de Janeiro at 10:00. 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 Rio de Janeiro - Fortaleza, CE route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza, CE 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, Itapemirim Suzantur and Viação UTIL.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Rio de Janeiro Fortaleza, CE 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 Rio de Janeiro Fortaleza, CE 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 Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza, CE?

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

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 Rio de Janeiro and to Fortaleza, CE

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Rio de Janeiro and to Fortaleza, CE. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!