Bus Tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza

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Next departures for Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza on October 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Expresso Guanabara
Novo Rio
Rodoviária de FortalezaCheapestFastest
UTIL + Expresso Guanabara
Novo Rio
Rodoviária de FortalezaNo tags

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Bus Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$196
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 20h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:05am
Distance2187 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rio de Janeiro - Fortaleza

  1. What is the travel distance from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza?

    The distance covered from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is 2195 km (1361 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Novo Rio, in Rio de Janeiro, and end it at JOAO THOME, in Fortaleza.

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

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10-11
US$135
10-12
US$131
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US$136
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10-18
US$161
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza was searched and found on Oct 12, 2025 with a price of US$131

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

You can expect to pay from US$131 to US$167 for a bus ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$136 which is on 2025-10-15.

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Bus Travel Tips

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