There are 3 ways to get from Fortaleza to Recife by tram, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly, train
best- Take the tram from Chico Da Silva to Parangabatram
- Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Recife International Airport (REC)plane FOR - REC
- Take the train from Rodoviária to Cosme e Damiãotrain
4h 13mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Recife - TIPbus Recife
14h 7mR$233–821Drive 749.2 km
- Drive from Fortaleza to Recifecar 749.2 km
10h 38mR$376–543
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Recife International Airport (REC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fortaleza to Recife is to drive which costs R$ 370 - R$ 550 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Fortaleza to Recife is to drive which takes 10h 38m and costs R$ 370 - R$ 550.
No, there is no direct bus from Fortaleza to Recife. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé and arriving at Recife - TIP via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
The distance between Fortaleza and Recife is 660 km. The road distance is 749.2 km.
The best way to get from Fortaleza to Recife without a car is to bus which takes 14h 7m and costs R$ 230 - R$ 850.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Fortaleza to Recife, including transfers.
Fortaleza to Recife bus services, operated by Guanabara, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé station.
Fortaleza to Recife bus services, operated by Guanabara, arrive at Recife - TIP station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fortaleza to Recife is 749 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Fortaleza to Recife.
There are 1901+ hotels available in Recife.
What companies run services between Fortaleza, Brazil and Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil?
Guanabara operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Recife - TIP every 4 hours. Tickets cost R$220–850 and the journey takes 13h 57m.
- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport to Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$420–2,600
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport to Recife International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$440–2,600
- Phone
- +55 85 3101 7100
- [email protected]
- Website
- ce.gov.br
Tram from Chico Da Silva to Parangaba
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ce.gov.br
- Phone
- +55 (81) 2102-8500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gov.br
Train from Rodoviária to Cosme e Damião
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$5
- Schedules at
- gov.br
- Phone
- +55 800 728 1992
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressoguanabara.com.br
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Recife - TIP
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$220–850
- Schedules at
- expressoguanabara.com.br
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