What is the distance between Fortaleza and João Pessoa?

Fortaleza and João Pessoa are 346 miles (558 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to João Pessoa from Fortaleza, chances are that your bus will depart from JOAO THOME and arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa. 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 João Pessoa from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fortaleza to João Pessoa on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 10m	6:55am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Cheapest
Bus	9:24pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	10h 27m	7:51am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	Fastest
Bus	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 5m	4:25am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 6m	7:51am	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 November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	10h 15m	5:15am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	CheapestFastest
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	7:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 18m	5:33am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to João Pessoa on November 18
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	9:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 10m	9:10am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 6m	8:06am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 30m	7:00am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags

Next departures for Fortaleza to João Pessoa on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	10h 15m	5:15am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:20pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	12h 5m	4:25am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 24m	6:54pm	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Rodoviária de Fortaleza	11h 18m	5:33am	Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Bus Terminal of Messejana	11h 35m	4:25am	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 $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

11h 24mAverage Duration

341 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expresso Guanabara

4/5456 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi1.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

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

BR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Fortaleza and João Pessoa?

Stops in Fortaleza

A - JOAO THOME

B - FOR Aeroporto

Stops in João Pessoa

A - Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoa

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$26

11/15

$31

Today

$34

11/17

$34

11/18

$33

11/19

$33

11/20

$31

11/21

$31

The cheapest trip from Fortaleza to João Pessoa was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $26

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 $26 to $78 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 $31 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Expresso Guanabara, FlixBus 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.