There are 4 ways to get from Lima to Fortaleza by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport
best- Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane LIM - FOR
12h 56mR$2,036–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
- Take the bus from Cusco to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus
- Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomébus
5d 9hR$2,619–4,998Drive 6,321.7 km
- Drive from Lima to Fortalezacar 6,321.7 km
3d 20hR$5,197–7,507Bus to Francisco Carle Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Jaujabus
- Fly from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR)plane JAU - FOR
20h 40mR$3,002–8,783
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lima to Fortaleza is to fly which costs R$ 2000 - R$ 2600 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lima to Fortaleza is to fly which takes 12h 56m and costs R$ 2000 - R$ 2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Fortaleza. However, there are services departing from Lima Plaza Norte and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via Cusco and Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 9h.
The distance between Lima and Fortaleza is 4358 km. The road distance is 6321.7 km.
The best way to get from Lima to Fortaleza without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 9h and costs R$ 2600 - R$ 5000.
It takes approximately 12h 56m to get from Lima to Fortaleza, including transfers.
Lima to Fortaleza bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, depart from Lima Plaza Norte station.
The best way to get from Lima to Fortaleza is to fly which takes 12h 56m and costs R$ 2000 - R$ 2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 2600 - R$ 5000 and takes 5 days 9h.
Lima to Fortaleza bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, arrive at Cusco station.
Fortaleza is 2h ahead of Lima. It is currently 2:55 AM in Lima and 4:55 AM in Fortaleza.
What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Fortaleza, Brazil?
LATAM Chile flies from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé via Cusco, Cusco, and Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário in around 5d 9h.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$2,000–2,600
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$2,000–2,600
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$2,000–2,600
Flights from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Brasilia, Teresina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$2,000–2,600
Flights from Francisco Carle Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Jorge Chávez International Airport, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$2,900–9,500
Flights from Francisco Carle Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Jorge Chávez International Airport, Rio De Janeiro-Galeao
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$3,300–9,500
Flights from Francisco Carle Airport to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport via Jorge Chávez International Airport, Brasilia
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$2,800–8,500
- Phone
- +51 1 311 5050
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
Bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R$210–300
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
Bus from Lima Javier Prado to Jauja
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R$75–260
- Website
- Cruz del Sur
- Phone
- +55 (68) 3221-1660
- Website
- transacreana.com.br
Bus from Cusco to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R$1,000–1,800
- Schedules at
- transacreana.com.br
- Book at
- transacreana.com.br
- Phone
- 0800 707 3838
- contato@satelitenorte.com.br
- Website
- satelitenorte.com.br
Bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R$1,400–2,900
- Book at
- satelitenorte.queropassagem.com.br
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Fortaleza is 6322 km. It takes approximately 3 days 20h to drive from Lima to Fortaleza.
There are 2056+ hotels available in Fortaleza.