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

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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
    5h 48m
    R$658–2,608

  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
    44h 10m
    R$1,325–2,605

  3. Drive 2,571 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Fortalezacar car 2,571 km
    37h 52m
    R$1,353–1,954

  4. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane SDU - FOR
    7h 54m
    R$708–2,408

  5. Fly from Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport

    1. Fly from Jacarepaguá–Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane RRJ - FOR
    11h 42m
    R$977–4,500

  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 9h
    R$980–1,665

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

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
TicketR$629Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,213.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Levy Miranda to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via Bicalho, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Rodoviária de Anápolis, Anápolis, and Goiânia in around 44h 10m.

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