Bus São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE from various bus operators like Gontijo, Viação Satélite Norte or Itapemirim Suzantur for the next days.

today

$267

tomorrow

$128

Monday

$132

Tuesday

$128

Wednesday

$129

Thursday

$128

Friday

$128

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Viação Satélite Norte	68h 25m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:55 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Business	$267	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $267 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE via Petrolina, PE, you can save more than $144? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Gontijo
  
  75h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  São Paulo
  Tietê Bus Station
  
  2:40 AM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $91
  
  A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m
- Itapemirim Suzantur
  
  13h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Petrolina, PE
  Bus Station
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Bus Station, Petrolina, PE (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Travel time is 7h 5m longer, but you will save $144

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	57h 9m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:09 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Economy	$128	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 9m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gontijo	57h 9m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:09 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 9m
Itapemirim Suzantur	62h 10m	10:00 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	12:10 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Premium Economy	$149	A Bus from Itapemirim Suzantur goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 10m
Viação Satélite Norte	68h 25m	2:30 PM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	10:55 AM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	Business	$276	A Bus from Viação Satélite Norte goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/27/2026 2:30:00 PM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $276 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	57h 9m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:09 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Economy	$128	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 9m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	56h 55m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	5:55 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Basic	$129	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	57h 9m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:09 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Economy	$128	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 9m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Gontijo	57h 9m	9:00 AM	São Paulo	Tietê Bus Station	6:09 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station		Economy	$128	A Bus from Gontijo goes from Tietê Bus Station, São Paulo (Brazil) at 7/31/2026 9:00:00 AM to Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 9m

Frequency of bus connections between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE

See here how frequent the connections between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 buses from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/29/2026 costs just $124, from Gontijo

Facts about the bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

Compare all providers like Gontijo, Viação Satélite Norte and Itapemirim Suzantur that travel 2 times every day by bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE in one click! Book your bus ticket from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE starting from $124!

Cheapest Bus	$124
Fastest Bus	56h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Latest Bus	9:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	1,472.7 miles
Bus Companies	Gontijo, Viação Satélite Norte and Itapemirim Suzantur

Cheapest bus connections from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave São Paulo for Fortaleza, CE: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$267

Sunday 07/26

$135

Monday 07/27

$135

Tuesday 07/28

$132

Wednesday 07/29

$124

Thursday 07/30

$135

Friday 07/31

$137

Saturday 08/01

$128

Sunday 08/02

$132

Monday 08/03

$135

Tuesday 08/04

$142

Wednesday 08/05

$132

Thursday 08/06

$135

Friday 08/07

$136

Saturday 08/08

$135

Sunday 08/09

$128

Monday 08/10

$132

Tuesday 08/11

$132

Wednesday 08/12

$124

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$137

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $124, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $132.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE, with $128. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $267.

How to save money travelling from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE.

Tietê Bus Station

Vila Guilherme

Barra Funda Bus Station

Rua Aloysio Biondi, s/n Barra Funda

Jabaquara Bus Station

Avenida Engenheiro Armando de Arruda Pereira 2022

Sala VIP Bella Vita

Av. Ordem e Progresso 95

Shopping Feira da Madrugada Bus Stop

Rua São Caetano 812

Antônio Bezerra Bus Station

Quintino Cunha

Eng. João Thomé Bus Station

Av. Borges de Melo 1630

Messejana Bus Station

Av. Jornalista Tomaz Coelho

Av. Domingos Olímpio

Avenida Domingos Olímpio

Avenida Beira Mar

Service and Comfort on the bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE? Or which bus companies serve the route São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE bus

How much does a São Paulo Fortaleza, CE bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $124 and takes 57h 9m to reach Fortaleza, CE. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $124 and $276. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Fortaleza, CE.

On average, how many connections are available from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE each day?

Every day, the São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE take?

The fastest bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE is offered by Gontijo and takes 56h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $129. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE?

The earliest bus arriving in Fortaleza, CE from São Paulo starts at 2:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE?

The latest bus trip departing from São Paulo for Fortaleza, CE starts at 9:00 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the São Paulo Fortaleza, CE route?

When traveling by bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE, passengers can travel with Gontijo, Viação Satélite Norte and Itapemirim Suzantur. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE?

You can check all the direct connections between São Paulo and Fortaleza, CE by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Gontijo, Viação Satélite Norte and Itapemirim Suzantur.

What can I take with me on the São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the São Paulo Fortaleza, CE bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the São Paulo Fortaleza, CE bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route São Paulo to Fortaleza, CE

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to São Paulo and to Fortaleza, CE

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to São Paulo and to Fortaleza, CE. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!