What is the distance between Maceió and Fortaleza?

The distance separating Maceió and Fortaleza is 454 miles (732 km).

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

If you're headed to Fortaleza from Maceió, chances are that your bus will leave from Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió and arrive at JOAO THOME. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Maceió to Fortaleza from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Maceió to Fortaleza on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	21h 30m	2:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	21h 30m	2:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags

Next departures for Maceió to Fortaleza on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	21h 30m	2:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Maceió to Fortaleza on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	21h 30m	2:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	CheapestFastest

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Get from Maceió to Fortaleza

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

21h 30mAverage Duration

449 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expresso Guanabara

4/5456 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,314 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Where are the popular stops in Maceió and Fortaleza?

Stops in Maceió

A - Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió

Stops in Fortaleza

A - JOAO THOME

B - FOR Aeroporto

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Maceió to Fortaleza by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$56

11/13

$56

Today

$57

11/15

$59

11/16

$57

11/17

$56

11/18

$57

11/19

$58

The cheapest trip from Maceió to Fortaleza was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $76 for a bus ticket from Maceió to Fortaleza based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-17.