How much is the bus ticket from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Fortaleza to João Pessoa start from $13. The average price for this route is around $67. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?

The average bus travel time from Fortaleza to João Pessoa is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 542 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 15m and is operated by CATEDRAL .

Which bus companies service the Fortaleza to João Pessoa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Expresso Guanabara , FlixBus , CATEDRAL .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?

The earliest bus departs from Fortaleza to João Pessoa at 7:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:54pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?

A bus trip from Fortaleza to João Pessoa generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expresso Guanabara , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 457 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expresso Guanabara , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expresso Guanabara , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Fortaleza to João Pessoa from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fortaleza to João Pessoa on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 6m	8:06am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	9:39pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	10h 27m	8:06am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	9:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 10m	9:10am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	11h 9m	7:39am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	11h 40m	9:10am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to João Pessoa on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 39m	7:39am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	9:39pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	10h 27m	8:06am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 5m	4:25am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 31m	7:01am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 10m	6:55am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to João Pessoa on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 39m	7:39am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	9:39pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	10h 27m	8:06am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 5m	4:25am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 51m	6:06am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 5m	4:25am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to João Pessoa on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	9:39pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	10h 27m	8:06am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 39m	7:39am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 6m	8:06am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to João Pessoa on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 5m	4:25am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	9:39pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	10h 27m	8:06am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 5m	4:25am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 31m	7:01am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 10m	6:55am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to João Pessoa on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	11h 40m	9:10am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	9:39pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	10h 27m	8:06am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	6:45pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 10m	6:55am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 39m	7:39am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 10m	6:55am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:12 PM -03.

Get from Fortaleza to João Pessoa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

11h 30mAverage Duration

542 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Fortaleza and João Pessoa?

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 João Pessoa

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

Compare bus companies

Expresso Guanabara

4/5457 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,501 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, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Fortaleza to João Pessoa start from $13. The average price for this route is around $67. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?
The average bus travel time from Fortaleza to João Pessoa is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 542 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 15m and is operated by CATEDRAL.
Which bus companies service the Fortaleza to João Pessoa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus, CATEDRAL.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?
The earliest bus departs from Fortaleza to João Pessoa at 7:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:54pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?
A bus trip from Fortaleza to João Pessoa generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Expresso Guanabara, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 457 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Expresso Guanabara, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Fortaleza to João Pessoa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Expresso Guanabara, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-30

$45

12-01

$49

Today

$49

12-03

$48

12-04

$49

12-05

$39

12-06

$58

12-07

$49

The cheapest trip from Fortaleza to João Pessoa was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $39

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 $39 to $138 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 $39 which is on 2025-12-05.