What is the travel distance from Fortaleza to Maceió?

The distance between the two cities is 454 miles (732 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Fortaleza to Maceió start their journey at JOAO THOME and wind up at Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Fortaleza to Maceió from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fortaleza to Maceió on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to Maceió on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	Fastest

Next departures for Fortaleza to Maceió on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to Maceió on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	21h 18m	9:48am	Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:33 AM -03.

Get from Fortaleza to Maceió

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

21h 26mAverage Duration

449 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Fortaleza and Maceió?

Stops in Fortaleza

A
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

Stops in Maceió

A
Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió
Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 127, 57043-000 Feitosa, Maceió - Alagoas
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Compare bus companies

Expresso Guanabara

4/5457 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Fortaleza to Maceió by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$56

11/25

$56

Today

$56

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$56

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$56

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$56

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$56

12/01

$56

The cheapest trip from Fortaleza to Maceió was searched and found on Nov 26, 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 Fortaleza to Maceió, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $56 to $81 for a bus ticket from Fortaleza to Maceió based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-30.