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How to get fromFortaleza to Recifeby plane, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Fortaleza to Recife by plane, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Recife International Airport (REC)planeFOR - REC
    4h 10m
    R$549–3,184
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Recife - TIPbusRecife
    13h 57m
    R$140–380
  3. Drive 752.1 km

    1. Drive from Fortaleza to Recifecar752.1 km
    10h 42m
    R$423–611

Fortaleza to Recife by bus

Calendar68Weekly Buses
Duration13h 57mAverage Duration
TicketR$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Fortaleza, Brazil and Recife, Brazil?

Azul and LATAM Chile fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Recife International Airport (REC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Guanabara operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Recife - TIP every 4 hours. Tickets cost R$140–380 and the journey takes 13h 57m. Flixbus Brazil also services this route twice daily.

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