Bus Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE from various bus operators like Gontijo, Empresa Lider Turismo or Viação Nacional for the next days.

today

$32

tomorrow

Wednesday

$22

Thursday

$43

Friday

$25

Saturday

$28

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	8h 21m	8:45 PM	Picos, PI	Bus Station	5:06 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Economy	$32	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Picos, PI (Brazil) at 1/26/2026 8:45:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 1/27/2026 5:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 21m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	8h 21m	8:45 PM	Picos, PI	Bus Station	5:06 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Economy	$22	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Picos, PI (Brazil) at 1/28/2026 8:45:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 1/29/2026 5:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 21m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	8h 21m	8:45 PM	Picos, PI	Bus Station	5:06 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Economy	$43	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Picos, PI (Brazil) at 1/29/2026 8:45:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 1/30/2026 5:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 21m

Did you know that if you travel from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE via Parambu, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- DeÔnibus
  
  11h 47m
  
  0
  
  9:58 AM
  
  Picos, PI
  Bus Station
  
  1:08 PM
  
  Parambu
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Bus Station, Picos, PI (Brazil) at 1/29/2026 9:58:00 AM to Bus Stop, Parambu (Brazil) arriving at 1/29/2026 1:08:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
- DeÔnibus
  
  6h 45m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Parambu
  Bus Stop
  
  9:45 PM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Antônio Bezerra Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from DeÔnibus goes from Bus Stop, Parambu (Brazil) at 1/29/2026 3:00:00 PM to Antônio Bezerra Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 1/29/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Travel time is 3h 26m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Nacional	8h 55m	7:30 PM	Picos, PI	Bus Station	4:25 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Basic	$25	A Bus from Viação Nacional goes from Bus Station, Picos, PI (Brazil) at 1/30/2026 7:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 1/31/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Gontijo	8h 31m	8:35 PM	Picos, PI	Bus Station	5:06 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Business	$46	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Picos, PI (Brazil) at 1/30/2026 8:35:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 1/31/2026 5:06:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 31m
Empresa Lider Turismo	8h 30m	8:00 PM	Picos, PI	Bus Station	4:30 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Basic	$53	A Bus from Empresa Lider Turismo goes from Bus Station, Picos, PI (Brazil) at 1/30/2026 8:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 1/31/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	8h 21m	8:45 PM	Picos, PI	Bus Station	5:06 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Basic	$28	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Bus Station, Picos, PI (Brazil) at 1/31/2026 8:45:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 2/1/2026 5:06:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 21m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE is $22 on 1/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Empresa Lider Turismo and Viação Nacional that travel 4 times every day by bus from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	8h 21m
Earliest Bus	8:45 PM
Latest Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	307.1 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Empresa Lider Turismo and Viação Nacional

Cheapest bus connections from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE

Every day, 4 buses from 3 bus companies leave Picos, PI for Fortaleza, CE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

$34

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

$24

Thursday 01/29

$43

Friday 01/30

$25

Saturday 01/31

$42

Sunday 02/01

$64

Monday 02/02

$28

Tuesday 02/03

$28

Wednesday 02/04

$22

Thursday 02/05

$22

Friday 02/06

$25

Saturday 02/07

$23

Sunday 02/08

$64

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$25

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$32

Friday 02/13

$46

Saturday 02/14

$28

Sunday 02/15

$24

Monday 02/16

$22

Tuesday 02/17

$26

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

$24

Friday 02/20

$25

Saturday 02/21

How to save money travelling from Picos, PI 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 Picos, PI 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 Picos, PI 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 buses from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Picos, PI and Fortaleza, CE

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

Bus Station

Av. Senador Helvídio Nunes 1256

Antônio Bezerra Bus Station

Quintino Cunha

Eng. João Thomé Bus Station

Av. Borges de Melo 1630

Messejana Bus Station

Av. Jornalista Tomaz Coelho

Barroso

Jatobá

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE

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

FAQs about the Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE bus

How much does a Picos, PI Fortaleza, CE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 8h 21m to reach Fortaleza, CE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $66. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Fortaleza, CE.

On average, how many connections are available from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE each day?

Every day, the Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE 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 Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE take?

The fastest bus from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE is offered by Gontijo and takes 8h 21m. 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 Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE?

The earliest bus arriving in Fortaleza, CE from Picos, PI starts at 8:45 PM. 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 Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE?

The latest bus trip departing from Picos, PI for Fortaleza, CE starts at 8:45 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 Picos, PI Fortaleza, CE route?

When traveling by bus from Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Empresa Lider Turismo and Viação Nacional. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Picos, PI and Fortaleza, CE?

You can check all the direct connections between Picos, PI 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: Gontijo, Empresa Lider Turismo and Viação Nacional.

What can I take with me on the Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE 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 Picos, PI Fortaleza, CE 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 Picos, PI 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 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 Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Picos, PI to Fortaleza, CE

Basic

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

Economy

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

Business

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

More bus routes to Picos, PI and to Fortaleza, CE

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