What is the travel distance from Fortaleza to Maceió?

Fortaleza and Maceió are 732 km (454 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Fortaleza to Maceió?

Buses departing from JOAO THOME in Fortaleza will take you to Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió in Maceió.

Bus Fortaleza to Maceió from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fortaleza to Maceió on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 51m	10:21am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 51m	10:21am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to Maceió on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to Maceió on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:39 PM -03.

Get from Fortaleza to Maceió

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

21h 26mAverage Duration

723 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Fortaleza and Maceió?

Stops in Fortaleza

A
JOAO THOME
Av. Borges de Melo, 1630 - Fátima, Fortaleza - CE, 60415-762, Brazil
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B
FOR Aeroporto
R. José Vieira, 233 - Aeroporto, Fortaleza - CE, Brazil

Stops in Maceió

A
Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió
Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 127, 57043-000 Feitosa, Maceió - Alagoas
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Compare bus companies

Expresso Guanabara

4/5457 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Fortaleza to Maceió by bus

What is the travel distance from Fortaleza to Maceió?
Fortaleza and Maceió are 732 km (454 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Fortaleza to Maceió?
Buses departing from JOAO THOME in Fortaleza will take you to Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió in Maceió.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$80

11-24

$81

Today

$81

11-26

$80

11-27

$81

11-28

$81

11-29

$81

11-30

$80

The cheapest trip from Fortaleza to Maceió was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $80

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Fortaleza to Maceió, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $80 to $112 for a bus ticket from Fortaleza to Maceió based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-26.