How far is João Pessoa from Fortaleza?

João Pessoa and Fortaleza are 558 km (346 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from João Pessoa to Fortaleza?

Buses departing from Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa in João Pessoa will take you to JOAO THOME in Fortaleza.

Bus João Pessoa to Fortaleza from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for João Pessoa to Fortaleza on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Joao Pessoa (Terminal)	11h 25m	6:10am	MESSEJANA	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Joao Pessoa (Terminal)	11h 30m	8:40am	MESSEJANA	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Joao Pessoa (Terminal)	11h 55m	9:05am	Fortaleza (Terminal)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Joao Pessoa (Terminal)	11h 45m	11:00am	Fortaleza (Terminal)	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Joao Pessoa (Terminal)	11h 20m	10:35am	MESSEJANA	No tags

Get from João Pessoa to Fortaleza

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

11h 22mAverage Duration

550 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in João Pessoa and Fortaleza?

Stops in João Pessoa

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Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa
R. Francisco Londres, 144 - Varadouro, João Pessoa - PB, 58010-150
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Stops in Fortaleza

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

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Expresso Guanabara

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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Staff3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from João Pessoa to Fortaleza by bus

How far is João Pessoa from Fortaleza?
João Pessoa and Fortaleza are 558 km (346 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from João Pessoa to Fortaleza?
Buses departing from Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa in João Pessoa will take you to 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

11-20

$48

11-21

$44

Today

$54

11-23

$50

11-24

$50

11-25

$45

11-26

$48

11-27

$45

The cheapest trip from João Pessoa to Fortaleza was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $165 for a bus ticket from João Pessoa to Fortaleza based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.