There are 3 ways to get from Fortaleza to São Luís by plane, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to São Luís Airport (SLZ)plane FOR - SLZ
3h 13mR$633–3,073Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Sao Luisbus Fortaleza / ...
18h 30mR$308–945Drive 854.6 km
- Drive from Fortaleza to São Luíscar 854.6 km
13h 8mR$446–644
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to São Luís Airport (SLZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fortaleza to São Luís is to drive which costs R$ 440 - R$ 650 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Fortaleza to São Luís is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs R$ 600 - R$ 3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Fortaleza to São Luís. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé and arriving at Sao Luis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
The distance between Fortaleza and São Luís is 670 km. The road distance is 854.6 km.
The best way to get from Fortaleza to São Luís without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs R$ 300 - R$ 950.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Fortaleza to São Luís, including transfers.
Fortaleza to São Luís bus services, operated by Guanabara, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé station.
The best way to get from Fortaleza to São Luís is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs R$ 600 - R$ 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 300 - R$ 950 and takes 18h 30m.
Fortaleza to São Luís bus services, operated by Guanabara, arrive at Sao Luis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fortaleza to São Luís is 855 km. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Fortaleza to São Luís.
What companies run services between Fortaleza, Brazil and São Luís, Brazil?
LATAM Chile flies from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to São Luís Airport (SLZ) twice daily. Alternatively, Guanabara operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Sao Luis every 4 hours. Tickets cost R$270–950 and the journey takes 18h 20m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport to São Luís Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$490–3,000
- Phone
- +55 800 728 1992
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressoguanabara.com.br
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Sao Luis
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R$270–950
- Schedules at
- expressoguanabara.com.br
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