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

Next bus departures

Next departures for João Pessoa to Fortaleza on November 12
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	9:55pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	10h 23m	8:18am	Bus Terminal of Messejana	Fastest
Bus	6:50pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 50m	6:40am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 22m	6:52am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 45m	6:25am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 34m	7:39am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	12h 15m	9:45am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 25m	6:15am	Bus Terminal of Messejana	No tags

Next departures for João Pessoa to Fortaleza on November 13
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	9:55pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	10h 23m	8:18am	Bus Terminal of Messejana	Fastest
Bus	6:50pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 50m	6:40am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 22m	6:52am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	12h 15m	9:45am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 55m	9:05am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 34m	7:39am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags
Bus	11:05pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	11h 40m	10:45am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-11-05 -03.

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 $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

11h 22mAverage Duration

542 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expresso Guanabara

4/5456 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

CATEDRAL

2.5/531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

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Where are the popular stops in João Pessoa and Fortaleza?

Stops in João Pessoa

A - Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa

Stops in Fortaleza

A - JOAO THOME

B - FOR Aeroporto

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

11-10

$48

11-11

$39

Today

$47

11-13

$47

11-14

$47

11-15

$47

11-16

$49

11-17

$49

The cheapest trip from João Pessoa to Fortaleza was searched and found on Nov 11, 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 João Pessoa to Fortaleza, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $111 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 $47 which is on 2025-11-13.

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.