There are 6 ways to get from Natal to Alter do Chão 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.
Recommended option
Fly from Natal
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Fly from Natal (NAT) to Santarem (STM)
5 alternative options
Bus to Joao Pessoa, fly
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Take the bus from Natal to Santa Rita
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Fly from Joao Pessoa (JPA) to Santarem (STM)
Bus to Campina Grande, fly
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Take the bus from Natal to Campina Grande
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Fly from Campina Grande (CPV) to Santarem (STM)
Bus
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Take the bus from Natal to Cajazeiras
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Take the bus from Cajazeiras R. Dr. José Moreira de Figueiredo to Santarém Bus Station
Bus via Belém
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Take the bus from Natal to Belém
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Take the bus from Belém Bus Station to Santarém Bus Station
Drive
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Drive from Natal to Alter do Chão
Travel safe during COVID-19
Rules to follow in Brazil
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Travel within Brazil
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
COVID-19 help in Brazil
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 136
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within Brazil is currently allowed.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Alter do Chão is 136.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Alter do Chão is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Alter do Chão is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 136.
Last updated: 23 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Natal to Alter do Chão is to bus via Belém which costs R$ 700 - R$ 850 and takes 2 days 23h.
The quickest way to get from Natal to Alter do Chão is to fly which costs R$ 600 - R$ 3000 and takes 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct bus from Natal to Alter do Chão. However, there are services departing from Natal and arriving at Alter do Chão via Cajazeiras R. Dr. José Moreira de Figueiredo and Santarém. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 51m.
The distance between Natal and Alter do Chão is 2219 km. The road distance is 5359.8 km.
The best way to get from Natal to Alter do Chão without a car is to bus which takes 40h 51m and costs R$ 900 - R$ 1200.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Natal to Alter do Chão, including transfers.
Natal to Alter do Chão bus services, operated by Progresso, depart from Natal station.
The best way to get from Natal to Alter do Chão is to fly which takes 9h 16m and costs R$ 600 - R$ 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 900 - R$ 1200 and takes 40h 51m.
There is no direct flight from Natal Airport to Santarem Airport. The quickest flight takes 7h 15m and has two stopovers.
Natal to Alter do Chão bus services, operated by Viação Ouro e Prata, arrive at Santarém Bus Station.

- Distance: 2219 km
- Duration: 9h 16m
What companies run services between Natal, Brazil and Alter do Chão, Brazil?
Azul, LATAM Chile and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Natal to Alter do Chão 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Natal to Alter do Chão via Cajazeiras R. Dr. José Moreira de Figueiredo and Santarém in around 40h 51m.

- Website
- voeazul.com.br
Flights from Natal to Santarem via Recife, Belem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 480 - R$ 2100
Flights from Natal to Santarem via Belo Horizonte Confins, Belem
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 650 - R$ 2300
Flights from Joao Pessoa to Santarem via Recife, Belem
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 350 - R$ 1600
Flights from Joao Pessoa to Santarem via Sao Paulo Viracopos, Belem
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 550 - R$ 1800
Flights from Joao Pessoa to Santarem via Belo Horizonte Confins, Belem
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$ 490 - R$ 1700
Flights from Campina Grande to Santarem via Recife, Belem
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- R$ 450 - R$ 2000
Flights from Campina Grande to Santarem via Recife, Belo Horizonte Confins, Belem
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$ 600 - R$ 2200
Flights from Campina Grande to Santarem via Recife, Fortaleza, Belem
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R$ 460 - R$ 2000
Flights from Campina Grande to Santarem via Recife, Sao Luiz, Belem
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- R$ 450 - R$ 2000

- Website
- voegol.com.br
Flights from Natal to Santarem via Brasilia, Manaus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- R$ 550 - R$ 2200

- Phone
- +55 81 2121-9000
- Website
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from Natal to Santa Rita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from Natal to Campina Grande
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br
Bus from Natal to Cajazeiras
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R$ 225
- Book at
- progressoonline.com.br

- Phone
- +55 4020-2022 / 0800 051 6216
- sac@ouroeprata.com
- Website
- viacaoouroeprata.com.br
Bus from Cajazeiras R. Dr. José Moreira de Figueiredo to Santarém Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- R$ 700 - R$ 900
- Schedules at
- viacaoouroeprata.com.br
- Book at
- e-commerce.passagensweb.net
- Semi-Direto
- R$ 700 - R$ 900
Bus from Belém Bus Station to Santarém Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R$ 360 - R$ 460
- Schedules at
- viacaoouroeprata.com.br
- Book at
- e-commerce.passagensweb.net
- Semi-Direto
- R$ 360 - R$ 460

- Phone
- +55 85 4005-1992 / 0800 728 1992
- marketing@expressoguanabara.com.br
- Website
- expressoguanabara.com.br
Bus from Natal to Belém
- Ave. Duration
- 39h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R$ 341
- Book at
- expressoguanabara.com.br
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Natal to Alter do Chão is 5360 km. It takes approximately 3 days 1h to drive from Natal to Alter do Chão.
Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Chile and Azul offer flights from Natal Airport to Santarem Airport.
There are 14+ hotels available in Alter do Chão. Prices start at R$ 500 per night.
The best way to get from Natal to Natal Airport is to bus which takes 30 min and costs R$ 4 - R$ 750.