Bus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE from $31

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE from various bus operators like Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus or Catedral Turismo for the next days.
today
from $37
tomorrow
from $37
Saturday
from $45
Sunday
from $31
Monday
from $37
Tuesday
from $34
Wednesday
from $37

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    12h 46m
    0
    9:09 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    9:55 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $37
  • Catedral Turismo
    14h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $37
  • Catedral Turismo
    14h 10m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:55 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Business
    $37
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 1m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    9:01 AM
    Recife, PE
    Caxangá
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $48
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    6:45 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Business
    $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      18h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      10:37 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $16
      • Waiting Time 7h 23m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      2h 10m
      0
      6:00 AM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      8:10 AM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 5h 54m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kandango Transportes
    14h 0m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    9:30 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Economy
    $37
  • Catedral Turismo
    14h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $37
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 8m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:08 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $46
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    6:45 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • Gipsyy
    13h 52m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      18h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      10:37 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $16
      • Waiting Time 7h 23m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      2h 10m
      0
      6:00 AM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      8:10 AM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 5h 32m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 52m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $45
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 52m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $45
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 13m
    0
    6:54 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $45
  • Gipsyy
    13h 52m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $47
  • Gipsyy
    14h 20m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:50 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      18h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      10:37 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $16
      • Waiting Time 7h 23m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      2h 10m
      0
      6:00 AM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      8:10 AM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 5h 27m longer, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kandango Transportes
    14h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Basic
    $31
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 52m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $32
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 13m
    0
    6:54 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $32
  • Catedral Turismo
    14h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $37
  • Catedral Turismo
    14h 10m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:55 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Business
    $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      18h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      10:37 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $16
      • Waiting Time 7h 23m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      2h 10m
      0
      6:00 AM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      8:10 AM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 5h 27m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Catedral Turismo
    14h 10m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:55 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Business
    $37
  • Catedral Turismo
    14h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:00 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Business
    $37
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 52m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $38
  • Gipsyy
    13h 52m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $40
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 8m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:08 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      18h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      10:37 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $16
      • Waiting Time 7h 23m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      2h 10m
      0
      6:00 AM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      8:10 AM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 5h 32m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 26m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    9:56 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $34
  • Kandango Transportes
    12h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    7:45 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Economy
    $37
  • Catedral Turismo
    12h 15m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    7:45 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Economy
    $37
  • Gipsyy
    13h 52m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    14h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Recife, PE
    Detran
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      11h 27m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      6:00 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      1h 57m
      0
      7:00 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      8:57 PM
      Recife, PE
      Caxangá
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 0h 48m shorter, and you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Catedral Turismo
    14h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Basic
    $37
  • Catedral Turismo
    14h 10m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:55 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Business
    $37
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 52m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $38
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 52m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    8:07 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    6:45 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Business
    $62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      18h 40m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      10:37 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $16
      • Waiting Time 7h 23m
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      2h 10m
      0
      6:00 AM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      8:10 AM
      Recife, PE
      Central Bus Station (TIP)
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 4h 48m longer, but you will save $17

Frequency of bus connections between Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE

See here how frequent the connections between Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 102 daily buses from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 57 daily coaches between Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 496 buses from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE, with 46 offers.

Facts about the bus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

Compare all providers like Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus and Catedral Turismo that travel 86 times every day by bus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus $31
Fastest Bus 12h 15m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 9:39 PM
Daily Bus Routes 86 Ø
Distance 390.3 miles
Bus Companies Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus, Catedral Turismo, Gipsyy and Kandango Transportes

Cheapest bus connections from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

Every day, 86 buses from 5 bus companies leave Fortaleza, CE for Recife, PE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
Tuesday 06/17
Wednesday 06/18
Thursday 06/19
$52
Friday 06/20
$37
Saturday 06/21
$46
Sunday 06/22
$37
Monday 06/23
$48
Tuesday 06/24
$36
Wednesday 06/25
$37
Thursday 06/26
$37
Friday 06/27
$37
Saturday 06/28
$38
Sunday 06/29
$37
Monday 06/30
$37
Tuesday 07/01
$52
Wednesday 07/02
$38
Thursday 07/03
$32
Friday 07/04
$37
Saturday 07/05
$38
Sunday 07/06
$37
Monday 07/07
$38
Tuesday 07/08
$38
Wednesday 07/09
$38
Thursday 07/10
$52
Friday 07/11
$38
Saturday 07/12

The cheapest time to travel from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $31, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE, with $31. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.

How to save money travelling from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

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 Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE 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 Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE, 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 buses from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

These are the most booked bus companies between Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE from our users.

Expresso Guanabara from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

Expresso Guanabara

Here you will find the key facts about the Expresso Guanabara bus route Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE:

Cheapest Price $32
Fastest Bus 12h 22m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 9:39 PM
Daily Connections 60 Ø
Found on 6/18/2025

FlixBus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE:

Cheapest Price $49
Fastest Bus 13h 30m
Earliest Bus 4:20 PM
Last Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Connections 22 Ø
Found on 6/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE.

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 Recife, PE? Compare all modes of transports from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

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

FAQs about the Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE bus

How much does a Fortaleza, CE Recife, PE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 14h 0m to reach Recife, PE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $86. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Recife, PE.

On average, how many connections are available from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE each day?

Every day, the Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE bus route is served by approximately 86 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE take?

The fastest bus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE is offered by Kandango Transportes and takes 12h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE?

The earliest bus arriving in Recife, PE from Fortaleza, CE starts at 7:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE?

The latest bus trip departing from Fortaleza, CE for Recife, PE starts at 9:39 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Fortaleza, CE Recife, PE route?

When traveling by bus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE, passengers can travel with Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus and Catedral Turismo. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE?

You can check all the direct connections between Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE 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, FlixBus and Catedral Turismo.

What can I take with me on the Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE bus route?

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 Fortaleza, CE Recife, PE bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Fortaleza, CE Recife, PE 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 traveling 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 Recife, PE on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

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.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Fortaleza, CE and to Recife, PE

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