Bus from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro from $126

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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro from various bus operators like Expresso Guanabara or Gipsyy for the next days.
today
from $126
tomorrow
from $126
Wednesday
Thursday
from $126
Friday
from $126
Saturday
from $126
Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    51h 13m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    12:13 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 40m
    0
    9:33 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    12:13 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Gipsyy
    51h 13m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    12:13 PM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gipsyy
    Economy
    $142
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro via Vitória da Conquista, BA, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      56h 7m
      0
      9:33 AM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Messejana Bus Station
      3:17 PM
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Economy
      $67
    • Waiting Time 15h 43m
    • Buson
      10h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Bus Station
      5:40 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      $27
    Travel time is 5h 27m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Gipsyy
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gipsyy
    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.
    • Quero Passagem
      55h 40m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Bus Station
      0
      Quero Passagem
      Basic
      $67
    • Waiting Time 10h 30m
    • Buson
      10h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Bus Station
      5:40 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      $27
    Travel time is 4h 52m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 15m
    0
    9:33 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $134
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 15m
    0
    9:33 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    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 $41? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      56h 7m
      0
      9:33 AM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Messejana Bus Station
      3:17 PM
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Economy
      $58
    • Waiting Time 15h 43m
    • Buson
      10h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Bus Station
      5:40 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      $27
    Travel time is 5h 52m longer, but you will save $41

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 15m
    0
    9:33 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Gipsyy
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gipsyy
    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 $41? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      56h 7m
      0
      9:33 AM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Messejana Bus Station
      3:17 PM
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Economy
      $58
    • Waiting Time 15h 43m
    • Buson
      10h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Bus Station
      5:40 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      $27
    Travel time is 5h 52m longer, but you will save $41

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $126
  • Expresso Guanabara
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    $129
  • Gipsyy
    50h 48m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    11:48 AM
    Rio de Janeiro
    Bus Station do Rio
    0
    Gipsyy
    Economy
    $131
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro via Vitória da Conquista, BA, you can save more than $41? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • DeÔnibus
      56h 7m
      0
      9:33 AM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Messejana Bus Station
      3:17 PM
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Economy
      $58
    • Waiting Time 15h 43m
    • Buson
      10h 40m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Vitória da Conquista, BA
      Bus Station
      5:40 PM
      Rio de Janeiro
      Bus Station do Rio
      0
      Buson
      Basic
      $27
    Travel time is 5h 19m longer, but you will save $41

Facts about the bus from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro

Compare all providers like Expresso Guanabara and Gipsyy that travel 4 times every day by bus from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro in one click! Book your bus ticket from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro starting from $126!

Cheapest Bus $126
Fastest Bus 50h 15m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Latest Bus 9:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 1,362.1 miles
Bus Companies Expresso Guanabara and Gipsyy

Cheapest bus connections from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Fortaleza, CE for Rio de Janeiro: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/16/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
$126
Tuesday 06/17
$126
Wednesday 06/18
Thursday 06/19
$126
Friday 06/20
$126
Saturday 06/21
$126
Sunday 06/22
Monday 06/23
$126
Tuesday 06/24
$126
Wednesday 06/25
$126
Thursday 06/26
$134
Friday 06/27
$134
Saturday 06/28
$134
Sunday 06/29
Monday 06/30
$137
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 07/02
$134
Thursday 07/03
$134
Friday 07/04
$134
Saturday 07/05
$134
Sunday 07/06
$134
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
$134
Wednesday 07/09
$134
Thursday 07/10
Friday 07/11
$134
Saturday 07/12

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro are also emptier.

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

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Fortaleza, CE and Rio de Janeiro.

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.

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

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

FAQs about the Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $126 and takes 51h 13m to reach Rio de Janeiro. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $126 and $142. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rio de Janeiro.

On average, how many connections are available from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro each day?

Every day, the Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro is offered by Expresso Guanabara and takes 50h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $126. 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 Rio de Janeiro?

The earliest bus arriving in Rio de Janeiro from Fortaleza, CE starts at 9:00 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 Rio de Janeiro?

The latest bus trip departing from Fortaleza, CE for Rio de Janeiro starts at 9:00 AM. 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 Rio de Janeiro route?

When traveling by bus from Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro, passengers can travel with Expresso Guanabara and Gipsyy. 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 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 and Gipsyy.

What can I take with me on the Fortaleza, CE to Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 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 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 Rio de Janeiro on your planned travel date.

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

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

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

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