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

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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 Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane SDU - FOR
    5h 40m
    R$990–3,158

  2. 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 42m
    R$708–2,608

  3. 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 1h
    R$1,576–2,789

  4. Drive  2,568 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Fortalezacar car 2,568 km
    37h 19m
    R$1,588–2,293

  5. Bus

    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$916–1,644

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Aracaju, SEbus bus Rio de Janeiro - Novo Rio, RJ - Aracaju, SE
    2. Take the bus from Aracaju to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomébus bus Fortaleza
    2d 15h
    R$857–1,374

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

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
TicketR$882Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,193 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Azul, LATAM Chile, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via Rodoviária de Açailândia in around 2d 1h.

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