How to get from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

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What is the best way to travel from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights to Recife, PE from Fortaleza, CE. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
12h 46m
£17
£27
137
Car
12h 10m
£20
£20
1
Flight
1h 15m
£135
£160
33

What is the cheapest way to reach Recife, PE from Fortaleza, CE?

You can reach Recife, PE with just £17 by taking a Bus from Expresso Guanabara, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £27
Friday
from £20
Saturday
from £36
Sunday
from £17
Monday
from £27
Tuesday
from £20
Wednesday
from £17

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £27
  • Expresso Guanabara
    12h 46m
    0
    20:54
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Coach Station
    09:40
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £28
  • Gipsyy
    13h 25m
    0
    21:15
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    10:40
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    07:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    22:45
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    First Class
    £41

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    12h 10m
    0
    04:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    16:10
    Recife, PE
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £20
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    18:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:15
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Business
    £28
  • Gipsyy
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £29
  • Gipsyy
    13h 25m
    0
    21:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    10:25
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    £30

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £36
  • Gipsyy
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £42
  • Gipsyy
    13h 52m
    0
    18:15
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    08:07
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    £47

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    07:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    22:45
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    07:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    22:20
    Recife, PE
    Detran
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Gipsyy
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £21

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £27
  • Gipsyy
    13h 45m
    0
    18:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    08:30
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Economy
    £28
  • Gipsyy
    13h 25m
    0
    20:15
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:40
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Economy
    £28
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 25m
    0
    21:15
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    10:40
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    £36
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Azul
    1h 15m
    0
    10:30
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    11:45
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £135
  • Azul
    1h 15m
    0
    15:05
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    16:20
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £135
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    14h 25m
    0
    02:30
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    16:55
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £163
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    14h 50m
    0
    03:10
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    18:00
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £167

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £20
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £20
  • Gipsyy
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    07:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    22:45
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    First Class
    £22

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    07:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    22:45
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    16:20
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    06:45
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • Gipsyy
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £20

What are the fastest trips from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE?

You can get to Recife, PE from Fortaleza, CE in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Azul. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 12h 46m
Friday
from 12h 10m
Saturday
from 13h 23m
Sunday
from 14h 26m
Monday
from 1h 15m
Tuesday
from 13h 23m
Wednesday
from 14h 25m

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    12h 46m
    0
    20:54
    Fortaleza, CE
    Messejana Coach Station
    09:40
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £28
  • Gipsyy
    13h 25m
    0
    21:15
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    10:40
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Economy
    £32
  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £27
  • Gipsyy
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £42

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    12h 10m
    0
    04:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    16:10
    Recife, PE
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £20
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £21
  • Gipsyy
    13h 25m
    0
    21:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    10:25
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    £30
  • Gipsyy
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    18:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:15
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Business
    £28

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £36
  • Gipsyy
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £42
  • Gipsyy
    13h 52m
    0
    18:15
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    08:07
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Business
    £47

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • Gipsyy
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    07:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    22:20
    Recife, PE
    Detran
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    07:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    22:45
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Azul
    1h 15m
    0
    10:30
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    11:45
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £135
  • Azul
    1h 15m
    0
    15:05
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    16:20
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Azul
    Economy
    from £135
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    14h 25m
    0
    02:30
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    16:55
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £163
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas
    14h 50m
    0
    03:10
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport
    18:00
    Recife Airport
    Recife Airport
    0
    Gol Linhas Aéreas
    Economy
    from £167
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £27
  • Gipsyy
    13h 25m
    0
    20:15
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:40
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Economy
    £28
  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 25m
    0
    21:15
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    10:40
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Economy
    £36
  • Gipsyy
    13h 45m
    0
    18:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    08:30
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Expresso Guanabara
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £20
  • Gipsyy
    13h 23m
    0
    20:00
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    09:23
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    16:20
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    06:45
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    First Class
    £22
  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £20

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    16:20
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    06:45
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • Expresso Guanabara
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Expresso Guanabara
    Premium Economy
    £17
  • Gipsyy
    14h 26m
    0
    07:30
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    21:56
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    15h 0m
    0
    07:45
    Fortaleza, CE
    Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
    22:45
    Recife, PE
    Central Bus Station (TIP)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

What are the most popular stations in Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE?

In Fortaleza, CE, you will usually depart from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Av. Domingos Olímpio or Antônio Bezerra, while in Recife, PE you will be arriving at Central Bus Station (TIP), Dantas Barreto or São José, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Recife, PE from Fortaleza, CE? With 5 connections between 6 Bus, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE, you can pay as low as £17 with a Bus from Expresso Guanabara.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Azul: you will get to Recife, PE in just 1h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE are Expresso Guanabara, Gipsyy and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport or to Olinda, and look at flights from Fortaleza - Pinto Martins Airport, and landing at Recife Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE?

The most popular companies between Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE, are Expresso Guanabara, Gipsyy and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Expresso Guanabara, Gipsyy and FlixBus

Airlines: Azul, Gol Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Brasil

All you need to know when you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE

How can I reach Recife, PE from Fortaleza, CE?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Recife, PE from Fortaleza, CE.

How far is Recife, PE from Fortaleza, CE?

The distance between Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE is 628.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Fortaleza, CE and Recife, PE?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 17 kgs of CO2, a train 22 kgs, a car 107 kgs, and a flight 154 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE?

You can get to Recife, PE with just £17 by taking a Bus from Expresso Guanabara.

What is the fastest way to get from Fortaleza, CE to Recife, PE?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Recife, PE in just 1h 15m with a Flight from Azul.

More routes to Fortaleza, CE and to Recife, PE

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Fortaleza, CE and to Recife, PE. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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