Bus São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE from various bus operators like Gontijo, Expresso Guanabara or Viação Satélite Norte for the next days.

today

$206

tomorrow

$254

Tuesday

$254

Wednesday

$167

Thursday

$220

Friday

$231

Saturday

$162

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	57h 19m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:19 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Economy	$206	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 19m
Itapemirim Suzantur	59h 40m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	8:40 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Premium Economy	$233	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/16/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 40m
Viação Satélite Norte	68h 26m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:56 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Business	$359	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/14/2025 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:56:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $359 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 26m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Viação Satélite Norte	68h 37m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:07 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Business	$254	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:07:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $254 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 37m
Viação Satélite Norte	68h 32m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:02 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Business	$254	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:02:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $254 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 32m
Gontijo	57h 19m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:19 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Economy	$285	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $285 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 19m
Viação Satélite Norte	68h 26m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:56 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Business	$377	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/15/2025 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:56:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $377 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 26m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE via Juazeiro, BA, you can save more than $42? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  69h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  12:46 AM
  
  Juazeiro, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $146
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Juazeiro, BA (Brazil) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 16m
- Buson
  
  15h 30m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Juazeiro, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from Buson goes from Central Bus Station, Juazeiro, BA (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 2:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Travel time is 11h 41m longer, but you will save $42

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	62h 53m	2:15 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:08 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Premium Economy	$254	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 2:15:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:08:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $254 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 53m
	Viação Satélite Norte	68h 22m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:52 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Business	$254	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/16/2025 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:52:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $254 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 22m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE via Juazeiro, BA, you can save more than $42? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  68h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  1:30 AM
  
  Juazeiro, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $146
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Juazeiro, BA (Brazil) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 30m
- Buson
  
  15h 30m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Juazeiro, BA
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from Buson goes from Central Bus Station, Juazeiro, BA (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Travel time is 5h 37m longer, but you will save $42

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	60h 13m	12:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:13 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Economy	$167	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 12:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:13:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 13m
	Viação Satélite Norte	68h 22m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:52 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Business	$262	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/17/2025 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:52:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $262 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 22m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	57h 19m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:19 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Economy	$220	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/18/2025 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 19m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	57h 19m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:19 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Economy	$231	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 19m
	Viação Satélite Norte	68h 26m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:56 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Business	$323	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/19/2025 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:56:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $323 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 26m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE via Quixadá, CE, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  62h 22m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  8:55 AM
  
  Quixadá, CE
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $202
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 PM to Terminal Rodoviário, Quixadá, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 55m
- BlaBlaCar Brazil
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:37 AM
  
  Quixadá, CE
  Terminal Rodoviário
  
  1:22 PM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Messejana Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Brazil goes from Terminal Rodoviário, Quixadá, CE (Brazil) at 12/23/2025 10:37:00 AM to Messejana Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 1:22:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel time is 5h 3m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expresso Guanabara	59h 59m	2:55 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	2:54 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 2:55:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 2:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 59m
Gontijo	60h 35m	11:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	11:35 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Basic	$212	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $212 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 35m
Expresso Guanabara	59h 31m	2:55 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	2:26 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Messejana Bus Station	Economy	$247	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 2:55:00 PM to Messejana Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 2:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 31m
Viação Satélite Norte	68h 22m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:52 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Business	$271	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:52:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $271 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 22m
Viação Satélite Norte	68h 26m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:56 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Business	$463	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 12/20/2025 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:56:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $463 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 26m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE is $152 on 1/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE

See here how frequent the connections between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 buses from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE, while Evening sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Expresso Guanabara and Viação Satélite Norte that travel 6 times every day by bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE starting from $152!

Cheapest Bus	$152
Fastest Bus	57h 19m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	1,472.7 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Expresso Guanabara, Viação Satélite Norte, Gipsyy and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

Every day, 6 buses from 5 bus companies leave São Paulo for Fortaleza, CE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

$269

Monday 12/15

$313

Tuesday 12/16

$254

Wednesday 12/17

$167

Thursday 12/18

$206

Friday 12/19

$231

Saturday 12/20

$256

Sunday 12/21

$220

Monday 12/22

$247

Tuesday 12/23

$251

Wednesday 12/24

$263

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$225

Saturday 12/27

$234

Sunday 12/28

$220

Monday 12/29

$230

Tuesday 12/30

$263

Wednesday 12/31

$202

Thursday 01/01

$220

Friday 01/02

$225

Saturday 01/03

$246

Sunday 01/04

$152

Monday 01/05

$173

Tuesday 01/06

$259

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

$152

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

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

With a price starting from $152, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $251.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE, with $162. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $212.

How to save money travelling from São Paulo 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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo 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 São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE

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

Tietê Bus Station

Vila Guilherme

Barra Funda Bus Station

Rua Aloysio Biondi, s/n Barra Funda

Sala VIP Bella Vita

Av. Ordem e Progresso 95

Jabaquara Bus Station

Avenida Engenheiro Armando de Arruda Pereira 2022

Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop

Rua São Caetano 812

Antônio Bezerra Bus Station

Quintino Cunha

Eng. João Thomé Bus Station

Av. Borges de Melo 1630

Messejana Bus Station

Av. Jornalista Tomaz Coelho

Av. Domingos Olímpio

Avenida Domingos Olímpio

Avenida Beira Mar

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 São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE? Compare all modes of transports from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE.

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

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

FAQs about the São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE bus

How much does a São Paulo Fortaleza, CE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $152 and takes 59h 59m to reach Fortaleza, CE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $152 and $463. 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 São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE each day?

Every day, the São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE take?

The fastest bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE is offered by Gontijo and takes 57h 19m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $220. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE?

The earliest bus arriving in Fortaleza, CE from São Paulo 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 São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE?

The latest bus trip departing from São Paulo for Fortaleza, CE starts at 11:00 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 São Paulo Fortaleza, CE route?

When traveling by bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Expresso Guanabara and Viação Satélite Norte. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE?

You can check all the direct connections between São Paulo 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, Expresso Guanabara and Viação Satélite Norte.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São Paulo 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.

Premium Economy

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

Business

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

More bus routes to São Paulo and to Fortaleza, CE

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