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How to get fromNiterói to Fortalezaby plane, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Niterói to Fortaleza by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane GIG - FOR
    6h 4m
    R$717–2,622

  2. Bus via Anápolis

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Anápolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anápolis to Goiâniabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goiânia to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomébus bus
    43h 35m
    R$1,187–2,458

  3. Drive  2,555.4 km

    1. Drive from Niterói to Fortalezacar car 2,555.4 km
    38h 7m
    R$1,341–1,937

  4. Ferry to Santos Dumont Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Praça Arariboia to Praça XVferry ferry
    2. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane SDU - FOR
    7h 36m
    R$810–2,710

  5. Ferry to Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Praça Arariboia to Praça XVferry ferry
    2. Fly from Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane RRJ - FOR
    13h 12m
    R$964–4,314

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Crateusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Crateús to Fortalezabus bus Crateús / ...
    2d 8h
    R$883–1,663

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
TicketR$664Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,213.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Niterói, Brazil and Fortaleza, Brazil?

Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Chile, and Azul fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Roberto Silveira to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Rodoviária de Anápolis, Anápolis, and Goiânia in around 43h 35m.

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