Rome2Rio

How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Cearáby plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Ceará

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Ceará 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.

  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Orlando Bezerra De Menezes Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Orlando Bezerra De Menezes Airport (JDO)plane plane SDU - JDO
    5h 10m
    R$1,951–2,970

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport

    cheapest
    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

  3. Bus

    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 15m
    R$1,359–2,554

  4. Drive 2,568.1 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Fortalezacar car 2,568.1 km
    37h 50m
    R$1,340–1,936

  5. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane SDU - FOR
    6h 6m
    R$717–2,346

  6. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Orlando Bezerra De Menezes Airport

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Orlando Bezerra De Menezes Airport (JDO)plane plane GIG - JDO
    6h 42m
    R$776–3,831

  7. Bus via Açailândia

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Açailândiabus bus Castanhal
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Açailândia to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomébus bus
    2d 2h
    R$1,731–2,702

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Crateusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Crateús to Fortalezabus bus Crateús / ...
    2d 7h
    R$992–1,634

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Orlando Bezerra De Menezes Airport (JDO) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
TicketR$913Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rio de Janeiro to Ceará.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,800.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Ceará, Brazil?

LATAM Chile, Azul, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Orlando Bezerra De Menezes Airport (JDO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Praça Terminal José De Alencar, S/N via Rodoviária de Anápolis, Anápolis, Goiânia, and Avenida Oswaldo Studart, S/R in around 43h 15m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers