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How to get fromFortaleza to Rio de Janeiro (State)by plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro (State) by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Santos Dumont Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane FOR - SDU
    6h 24m
    R$900–3,100

  2. Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane FOR - GIG
    6h 20m
    R$675–2,578

  3. Bus via Açailândia

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Rodoviária de Açailândiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Açailândia to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Castanhal
    2d 2h
    R$1,498–2,856

  4. Drive  2,570.2 km

    1. Drive from Fortaleza to Rio de Janeirocar car 2,570.2 km
    37h 18m
    R$1,403–2,027

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fortaleza to Crateúsbus bus Fortaleza / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crateus to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    2d 7h
    R$950–1,654

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Aracajubus bus Fortaleza
    2. Take the bus from Aracaju, SE to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus Aracaju, SE - Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio, RJ
    2d 14h
    R$806–1,407

Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
TicketR$870Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,197 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Fortaleza, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil?

Azul, LATAM Chile, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Tiradentes via Rodoviária de Açailândia, Rio De Janeiro, and Rodoviaria in around 2d 2h.

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