Bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE from $29

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE from various bus operators like Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus or Gipsyy for the next days.

today
from $29
tomorrow
from $29
Saturday
from $31
Sunday
from $30
Monday
from $40
Tuesday
from $32
Wednesday
from $30

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kandango Transportes 14h 20m 6:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:50 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $29
Gipsyy 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $32
Expresso Guanabara 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $32
Catedral Turismo 12h 15m 7:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:45 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $33
FlixBus 14h 30m 4:10 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 6:40 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 33m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:10 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 1h 42m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expresso Guanabara 13h 38m 6:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:08 AM Fortaleza, CE Messejana Bus Station  Economy $29
Expresso Guanabara 13h 1m 8:15 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 9:16 AM Fortaleza, CE Messejana Bus Station  Economy $29
Catedral Turismo 12h 15m 7:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:45 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $33
Kandango Transportes 12h 15m 7:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:45 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $33
Catedral Turismo 12h 15m 7:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:45 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 33m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:10 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 1h 42m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expresso Guanabara 13h 18m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:18 AM Fortaleza, CE Messejana Bus Station  Premium Economy $31
Expresso Guanabara 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $31
Expresso Guanabara 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $33
Expresso Guanabara 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $33
Expresso Guanabara 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 33m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:10 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 2h 45m shorter, and you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kandango Transportes 12h 15m 7:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:45 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $30
Expresso Guanabara 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $32
Catedral Turismo 12h 15m 7:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 7:45 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $33
Gipsyy 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $34
FlixBus 14h 30m 4:10 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 6:40 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 33m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:10 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 1h 42m shorter, and you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expresso Guanabara 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $40
Expresso Guanabara 13h 18m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:18 AM Fortaleza, CE Messejana Bus Station  Premium Economy $40
Kandango Transportes 14h 20m 6:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:50 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $42
Catedral Turismo 14h 20m 6:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:50 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $42
Catedral Turismo 14h 20m 6:30 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 8:50 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 33m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:10 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 2h 45m shorter, and you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expresso Guanabara 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $32
Expresso Guanabara 13h 18m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:18 AM Fortaleza, CE Messejana Bus Station  Premium Economy $37
Catedral Turismo 13h 45m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:45 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $42
Kandango Transportes 13h 45m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:45 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $42
Catedral Turismo 13h 45m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:45 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Business $44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 33m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:10 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 2h 45m shorter, and you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Expresso Guanabara 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $30
Expresso Guanabara 13h 43m 9:00 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 10:43 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Premium Economy $31
Catedral Turismo 14h 5m 4:10 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 6:15 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Basic $33
Kandango Transportes 14h 5m 4:10 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 6:15 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Basic $33
Catedral Turismo 14h 5m 4:10 PM Recife, PE Central Bus Station (TIP) 6:15 AM Fortaleza, CE Eng. João Thomé Bus Station  Basic $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 33m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:10 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 3h 10m shorter, and you will save $13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE is $29 on 9/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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

See here how frequent the connections between Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 146 daily buses from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 37 daily coaches between Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 488 buses from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE, with 36 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus and Gipsyy that travel 83 times every day by bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus $29
Fastest Bus 12h 15m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 83 Ø
Distance 390.3 miles
Bus Companies Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Kandango Transportes and Catedral Turismo

Cheapest bus connections from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Every day, 83 buses from 5 bus companies leave Recife, PE for Fortaleza, CE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/17
Monday 08/18
Tuesday 08/19
Wednesday 08/20
Thursday 08/21
$33
Friday 08/22
$29
Saturday 08/23
$31
Sunday 08/24
$30
Monday 08/25
$42
Tuesday 08/26
$37
Wednesday 08/27
$30
Thursday 08/28
$32
Friday 08/29
$30
Saturday 08/30
$29
Sunday 08/31
$29
Monday 09/01
$29
Tuesday 09/02
$29
Wednesday 09/03
$29
Thursday 09/04
$29
Friday 09/05
$29
Saturday 09/06
$125
Sunday 09/07
$29
Monday 09/08
$29
Tuesday 09/09
$29
Wednesday 09/10
$29
Thursday 09/11
$29
Friday 09/12
$29
Saturday 09/13

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $29, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE, with $29. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from Recife, PE 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 Recife, PE 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 Recife, PE 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 Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

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

Gipsyy from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Gipsyy

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

Cheapest Price $32
Fastest Bus 12h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Connections 18 Ø
Found on 8/19/2025

Expresso Guanabara from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Expresso Guanabara

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

Cheapest Price $29
Fastest Bus 12h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Connections 57 Ø
Found on 8/20/2025

FlixBus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $34
Fastest Bus 13h 5m
Earliest Bus 4:10 PM
Last Bus 4:45 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 8/20/2025

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

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 13h 38m to reach Fortaleza, CE. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $77. 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 Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE each day?

Every day, the Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE bus route is served by approximately 83 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE is offered by Kandango Transportes and takes 12h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Fortaleza, CE from Recife, PE 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 Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE?

The latest bus trip departing from Recife, PE for Fortaleza, CE starts at 9:00 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 Recife, PE Fortaleza, CE route?

When traveling by bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE, passengers can travel with Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus 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 Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE?

You can check all the direct connections between Recife, PE 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, FlixBus and Gipsyy.

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

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

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.

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