How far is João Pessoa from Fortaleza?

The distance between the two cities is 346 miles (558 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from João Pessoa to Fortaleza leave from Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa and arrive at JOAO THOME. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus João Pessoa to Fortaleza from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for João Pessoa to Fortaleza on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	12h 15m	9:45am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	Cheapest
Bus	10:28pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	10h 48m	9:16am	Bus Terminal of Messejana	Fastest
Bus	10:28pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 13m	9:41am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	12h 15m	9:45am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 33m	10:43am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags

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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 $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

11h 22mAverage Duration

341 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in João Pessoa and Fortaleza?

Stops in João Pessoa

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

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Expresso Guanabara

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Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 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.

CATEDRAL

2.5/531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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

How far is João Pessoa from Fortaleza?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$33

11/19

$33

Today

$33

11/21

$30

11/22

$37

11/23

$31

11/24

$35

11/25

$31

The cheapest trip from João Pessoa to Fortaleza was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $114 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 $30 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually CATEDRAL 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.