Bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE from $21

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE from various bus operators like Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus or Gipsyy for the next days.
today
from $21
tomorrow
from $21
Thursday
from $23
Friday
from $23
Saturday
from $21
Sunday
from $23
Monday
from $23

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 54m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    7:54 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Business
    $21
  • Expresso Guanabara
    12h 53m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:23 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    14h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    11:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Business
    $21
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Detran
    10:35 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • Gipsyy
    13h 18m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:48 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 33m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:10 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 2h 20m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    12h 53m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:23 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $21
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 18m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:48 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    14h 50m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    10:35 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    10:55 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • Kandango Transportes
    14h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    10:00 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Business
    $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 23m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:20 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 2h 30m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 18m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:48 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 18m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:48 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    14h 50m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    10:35 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Av. Domingos Olímpio
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    6:15 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Av. Domingos Olímpio
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • Kandango Transportes
    13h 45m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:15 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Business
    $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 23m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:20 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 2h 55m shorter, and you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 27m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    9:57 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    10:55 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Business
    $25
  • Kandango Transportes
    14h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    10:00 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Business
    $26
  • Catedral Turismo
    12h 15m
    0
    7:40 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    7:55 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Business
    $27
  • Gipsyy
    14h 27m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    9:57 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 23m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:20 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 1h 52m shorter, and you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    12h 53m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:23 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $21
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 18m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:48 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $21
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 18m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:48 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $22
  • Gipsyy
    13h 18m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:48 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $37
  • Gipsyy
    13h 31m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    6:46 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 23m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:20 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 2h 30m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 27m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    9:57 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    14h 50m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    10:35 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Av. Domingos Olímpio
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • Kandango Transportes
    13h 40m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    10:40 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Kandango Transportes
    Business
    $26
  • Catedral Turismo
    12h 15m
    0
    7:40 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    7:55 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Catedral Turismo
    Business
    $27
  • Gipsyy
    14h 27m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    9:57 PM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    $30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 23m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:20 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 1h 52m shorter, and you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 18m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:48 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • Expresso Guanabara
    12h 53m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:23 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Bus Station
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • Gipsyy
    13h 0m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    9:00 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    $25
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    8:40 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Av. Domingos Olímpio
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    13h 55m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Recife, PE
    Santo Amaro
    9:05 AM
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE via João Pessoa, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Brazil
      10h 23m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Recife, PE
      Detran
      12:20 PM
      João Pessoa
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Brazil
      Economy
      $4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • DeÔnibus
      8h 18m
      0
      12:35 PM
      João Pessoa
      Mangabeira
      8:53 PM
      Fortaleza, CE
      Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
      0
      DeÔnibus
      Basic
      $14
    Travel Time is 2h 30m shorter, and you will save $6

Frequency of bus connections between Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE

See here how frequent the connections between Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 131 daily buses from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 74 daily coaches between Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 493 buses from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE, with 135 offers.

Facts about the bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Compare all providers like Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus and Gipsyy that travel 110 times every day by bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE in one click! Book your bus ticket from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 12h 15m
Earliest Bus 4:10 PM
Latest Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 110 Ø
Distance 390.3 miles
Bus Companies Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Kandango Transportes and Catedral Turismo

Cheapest bus connections from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Every day, 110 buses from 5 bus companies leave Recife, PE for Fortaleza, CE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/06/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
$21
Wednesday 05/07
$21
Thursday 05/08
$24
Friday 05/09
$23
Saturday 05/10
$21
Sunday 05/11
$23
Monday 05/12
$23
Tuesday 05/13
$20
Wednesday 05/14
$21
Thursday 05/15
$29
Friday 05/16
$23
Saturday 05/17
$31
Sunday 05/18
$27
Monday 05/19
$24
Tuesday 05/20
$20
Wednesday 05/21
$26
Thursday 05/22
$30
Friday 05/23
$26
Saturday 05/24
$35
Sunday 05/25
$26
Monday 05/26
$26
Tuesday 05/27
$20
Wednesday 05/28
$23
Thursday 05/29
$20
Friday 05/30
$23
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE, with $21. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

These are the most booked bus companies between Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE from our users.

FlixBus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE:

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 13h 5m
Earliest Bus 4:10 PM
Last Bus 7:10 PM
Daily Connections 29 Ø
Found on 5/6/2025

Gipsyy from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Gipsyy

Here you will find the key facts about the Gipsyy bus route Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE:

Cheapest Price $25
Fastest Bus 13h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:15 PM
Last Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 5/5/2025

Expresso Guanabara from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Expresso Guanabara

Here you will find the key facts about the Expresso Guanabara bus route Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE:

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 12h 35m
Earliest Bus 5:15 PM
Last Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Connections 70 Ø
Found on 5/6/2025

All bus stations and stops in Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE? Compare all modes of transports from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE? Or which bus companies serve the route Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE bus

How much does a Recife, PE Fortaleza, CE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 14h 0m to reach Fortaleza, CE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Fortaleza, CE.

On average, how many connections are available from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE each day?

Every day, the Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE bus route is served by approximately 110 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE take?

The fastest bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE is offered by Catedral Turismo and takes 12h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE?

The earliest bus arriving in Fortaleza, CE from Recife, PE starts at 4:10 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE?

The latest bus trip departing from Recife, PE for Fortaleza, CE starts at 9:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Recife, PE Fortaleza, CE route?

When traveling by bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE, passengers can travel with Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus and Gipsyy. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE?

You can check all the direct connections between Recife, PE and Fortaleza, CE by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus and Gipsyy.

What can I take with me on the Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Recife, PE Fortaleza, CE bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Recife, PE Fortaleza, CE bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Recife, PE to Fortaleza, CE

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

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