Bus Fortaleza, CE to Maceió - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió from various bus operators like Expresso Guanabara or Catedral Turismo for the next days.

today

$52

tomorrow

$49

Wednesday

$49

Thursday

$49

Friday

$49

Saturday

$55

Sunday

$49

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expresso Guanabara	21h 46m	12:30 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$52	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/7/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 46m
Expresso Guanabara	21h 13m	1:03 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Messejana Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$52	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Messejana Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/7/2026 1:03:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 13m
Catedral Turismo	25h 40m	7:00 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	8:40 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Basic	$131	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/7/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	21h 46m	12:30 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 46m
	Expresso Guanabara	21h 13m	1:03 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Messejana Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$53	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Messejana Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/8/2026 1:03:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 13m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	21h 46m	12:30 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 46m
	Expresso Guanabara	21h 13m	1:03 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Messejana Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Messejana Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/9/2026 1:03:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 13m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expresso Guanabara	21h 46m	12:30 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 46m
Expresso Guanabara	21h 13m	1:03 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Messejana Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Messejana Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 1:03:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 13m
Catedral Turismo	22h 0m	7:30 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	5:30 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Business	$105	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/10/2026 7:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expresso Guanabara	21h 46m	12:30 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 46m
Expresso Guanabara	21h 13m	1:03 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Messejana Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Messejana Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 1:03:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 13m
Catedral Turismo	25h 40m	7:00 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	8:40 PM	Maceió	Central Bus Station	Basic	$96	A Bus from Catedral Turismo goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/11/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	21h 46m	12:30 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$55	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 46m
	Expresso Guanabara	21h 13m	1:03 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Messejana Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$55	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Messejana Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/12/2026 1:03:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 13m

Did you know that if you travel from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió via Arcoverde, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Expresso Guanabara
  
  22h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Fortaleza, CE
  Eng. João Thomé Bus Station
  
  11:26 PM
  
  Arcoverde
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Arcoverde (Brazil) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:26:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 56m
- Auto Viação Progresso
  
  5h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:40 AM
  
  Arcoverde
  Bus Station
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Maceió
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Auto Viação Progresso goes from Bus Station, Arcoverde (Brazil) at 9/14/2026 12:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Travel time is 0h 47m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Expresso Guanabara	21h 46m	12:30 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Eng. João Thomé Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Eng. João Thomé Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 46m
	Expresso Guanabara	21h 13m	1:03 PM	Fortaleza, CE	Messejana Bus Station	10:16 AM	Maceió	Central Bus Station		Premium Economy	$49	A Bus from Expresso Guanabara goes from Messejana Bus Station, Fortaleza, CE (Brazil) at 9/13/2026 1:03:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Maceió (Brazil) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:16:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 13m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió is $49 on 9/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Fortaleza, CE and Maceió

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Fortaleza, CE and Maceió.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 128 buses from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Fortaleza, CE and Maceió, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió

Compare all providers like Expresso Guanabara and Catedral Turismo that travel 19 times every day by bus from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió in one click! Book your bus ticket from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió starting from $49!

Cheapest Bus	$49
Fastest Bus	21h 13m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Latest Bus	1:03 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	452.1 miles
Bus Companies	Expresso Guanabara and Catedral Turismo

Cheapest bus connections from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió

Every day, 19 buses from 2 bus companies leave Fortaleza, CE for Maceió: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$131

Tuesday 09/08

$53

Wednesday 09/09

$49

Thursday 09/10

$49

Friday 09/11

$50

Saturday 09/12

$66

Sunday 09/13

$49

Monday 09/14

$57

Tuesday 09/15

$52

Wednesday 09/16

$53

Thursday 09/17

$57

Friday 09/18

$57

Saturday 09/19

$57

Sunday 09/20

$57

Monday 09/21

$57

Tuesday 09/22

$52

Wednesday 09/23

$53

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$57

Saturday 09/26

$57

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

$57

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$53

Thursday 10/01

$57

Friday 10/02

$57

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió

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

With a price starting from $49, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $55.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió, with $49. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $96.

How to save money travelling from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió

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 Fortaleza, CE to Maceió 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 Fortaleza, CE to Maceió, 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 Fortaleza, CE to Maceió are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Fortaleza, CE and Maceió

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

Antônio Bezerra Bus Station

Quintino Cunha

Eng. João Thomé Bus Station

Av. Borges de Melo 1630

Messejana Bus Station

Av. Jornalista Tomaz Coelho

Jacarecanga

Av. Domingos Olímpio

Avenida Domingos Olímpio

Central Bus Station

Terminal Rodoviário de Maceió R. João Paulo II, s/n - Feitosa, AL

Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho Bus Station

Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 1742-1808 - ????? Maceió - AL, República Federativa do Brasil Avenida Governador Lamenha Filho, 1742-1808 - ????? Maceió - AL, República Federativa do Brasil

Rua Doutor Pontes de Miranda Bus Stop

Serraria Bus Stop

Rua Barão de Atalaia

Rua Barão de Atalaia 540

Service and Comfort on the bus from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió

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

FAQs about the Fortaleza, CE to Maceió bus

How much does a Fortaleza, CE Maceió bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $49 and takes 21h 46m to reach Maceió. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $49 and $131. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Maceió.

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

Every day, the Fortaleza, CE to Maceió bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió is offered by Expresso Guanabara and takes 21h 13m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $64. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Maceió from Fortaleza, CE starts at 12:30 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 Fortaleza, CE to Maceió?

The latest bus trip departing from Fortaleza, CE for Maceió starts at 1:03 PM. 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 Fortaleza, CE Maceió route?

When traveling by bus from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió, passengers can travel with Expresso Guanabara and Catedral Turismo. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Fortaleza, CE and Maceió?

You can check all the direct connections between Fortaleza, CE and Maceió by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expresso Guanabara and Catedral Turismo.

What can I take with me on the Fortaleza, CE to Maceió 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 Fortaleza, CE Maceió 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 Fortaleza, CE Maceió 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 Fortaleza, CE to Maceió on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Fortaleza, CE to Maceió?

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

Basic

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

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 Fortaleza, CE and to Maceió

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