What is the distance between Fortaleza and Crateús?

The distance between the two cities is 179 miles (288 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fortaleza to Crateús?

If you're headed to Crateús from Fortaleza, chances are that your bus will depart from JOAO THOME and arrive at Crateús Onibus. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Fortaleza to Crateús from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fortaleza to Crateús on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	5h 25m	2:35am	Estação Rodoviária de Crateús	Cheapest
Bus	9:40pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	5h 10m	2:50am	Estação Rodoviária de Crateús	Fastest
Bus	4:25pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	5h 25m	9:50pm	Estação Rodoviária de Crateús	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	5h 40m	5:20pm	Estação Rodoviária de Crateús	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	6h 15m	6:55pm	Estação Rodoviária de Crateús	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to Crateús on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	6h 35m	2:35am	Estação Rodoviária de Crateús	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	6h 20m	2:50am	Estação Rodoviária de Crateús	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	6h 50m	1:20am	Estação Rodoviária de Crateús	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	6h 35m	9:50pm	Estação Rodoviária de Crateús	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	6h 40m	2:25am	Estação Rodoviária de Crateús	No tags

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Get from Fortaleza to Crateús

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

6h 20mAverage Duration

178 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Fortaleza and Crateús?

Stops in Fortaleza

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

Stops in Crateús

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Crateús Onibus
R. Bento Vieira Lima, 70 - Fatima I, Crateús - CE, 63700-000, Brazil

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Princesa Dos Inhamuns

A good way to travel this route is with Princesa Dos Inhamuns buses. The company offers 25 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at $19 and the shortest trip taking about 383. Princesa Dos Inhamuns gets you where you want to go for a fair price.

BR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Fortaleza to Crateús by bus

What is the distance between Fortaleza and Crateús?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fortaleza to Crateús?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$16

11/19

$16

Today

$16

11/21

$16

11/22

$16

11/23

$16

11/24

$16

11/25

$16

The cheapest trip from Fortaleza to Crateús was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $21 for a bus ticket from Fortaleza to Crateús based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-23.