What's the distance between Fortaleza and João Pessoa by coach?

The journey from Fortaleza to João Pessoa by coach covers an approximate distance of 346 miles (558 km).

What is the best way to go from Fortaleza to João Pessoa without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Fortaleza to João Pessoa from £24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Fortaleza to João Pessoa on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 6m	07:36	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	21:09	Bus Terminal of Messejana	10h 27m	07:36	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 18m	05:33	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	07:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	20:00	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 39m	07:39	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures from Fortaleza to João Pessoa on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 6m	07:36	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	10h 15m	05:15	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	16:20	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 5m	04:25	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	18:15	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 18m	05:33	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	07:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures from Fortaleza to João Pessoa on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	07:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	21:39	Bus Terminal of Messejana	10h 27m	08:06	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	18:45	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 10m	06:55	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	07:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 24m	18:54	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	07:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures from Fortaleza to João Pessoa on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	07:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	CheapestFastest
Bus	21:00	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 10m	09:10	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	07:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	21:30	Bus Terminal of Messejana	11h 40m	09:10	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures from Fortaleza to João Pessoa on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	07:00	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	21:39	Bus Terminal of Messejana	10h 27m	08:06	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	16:20	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 5m	04:25	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 31m	07:01	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	18:45	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 10m	06:55	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

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Get from Fortaleza to João Pessoa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

11h 24mAverage duration

336 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Fortaleza and João Pessoa?

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 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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Compare bus companies

Expresso Guanabara

4/5457 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi1.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,393 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

CATEDRAL

2.5/531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0.3

BR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What's the distance between Fortaleza and João Pessoa by coach?
The journey from Fortaleza to João Pessoa by coach covers an approximate distance of 346 miles (558 km).
What is the best way to go from Fortaleza to João Pessoa without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£26

20/11

£24

Today

£26

22/11

£26

23/11

£25

24/11

£29

25/11

£26

26/11

£28

The cheapest trip from Fortaleza to João Pessoa was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £24

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

You can expect to pay from £24 to £75 for a bus ticket from Fortaleza to João Pessoa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually FlixBus, 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.