Bus Tickets from Recife to Fortaleza

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Fortaleza
    Destination location: Fortaleza (Terminal)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Viação São Benedito
    FlixBus + Viação São Benedito
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Fortaleza
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Fortaleza
    Operated by: Catedral TurismoCatedral Turismo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Fortaleza
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Fortaleza
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Fortaleza
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Fortaleza
    Operated by: Expresso GuanabaraExpresso Guanabara
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Recife
    Departure location: Terminal Rodoviário
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Fortaleza
    Destination location: Rodoviária de Fortaleza
    Operated by: Catedral TurismoCatedral Turismo
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Recife to Fortaleza: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$57
Average Bus Trip Duration14h
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure5:20am
Distance611 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Recife to Fortaleza Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Recife to Fortaleza, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Recife - Fortaleza

  1. How far is Recife from Fortaleza?

    The distance covered from Recife to Fortaleza is 631 km (391 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Recife to Fortaleza?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Rodoviário, in Recife, and end it at JOAO THOME, in Fortaleza.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-21
US$42
07-22
US$42
Today
US$39
07-24
US$38
07-25
US$38
07-26
US$43
07-27
US$38
07-28
US$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Recife to Fortaleza was searched and found on Jul 24, 2025 with a price of US$38

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

You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$76 for a bus ticket from Recife to Fortaleza based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38 which is on 2025-07-24.

Usually EXPRESSO GUANABARA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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