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How to get fromSão Paulo to Fortalezaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from São Paulo to Fortaleza by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport

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    1. Fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane CGH - FOR
    6h 5m
    R$909–3,409

  2. Bus to Viracopos/Campinas International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Campinasbus bus
    2. Fly from Viracopos/Campinas International Airport (VCP) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane VCP - FOR
    8h 34m
    R$588–3,251

  3. Bus via Aracaju

    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Aracajubus bus São Paulo
    2. Take the bus from Aracaju to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomébus bus Fortaleza
    2d 2h
    R$978–2,008

  4. Drive  2,871 km

    1. Drive from São Paulo to Fortalezacar car 2,871 km
    40h 11m
    R$1,778–2,568

  5. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane plane GRU - FOR
    5h 48m
    R$961–3,251

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Fortaleza Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    R$950–1,700

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
TicketR$822Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,391.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between São Paulo, Brazil and Fortaleza, Brazil?

Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Chile, and Azul fly from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via Aracaju in around 2d 2h.

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