Fortaleza to Belém by train
Belém lies 1,135 km (705 mi) west of Fortaleza, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Brazil rail, over roughly 1,384 km (860 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Fortaleza | Belém | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 2.4 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Belem) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 60000-000 | 57630-000–66000-000 |
Where to book trains from Fortaleza to Belém
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Staying in Belém
Our booking partner lists 322 places to stay in Belém. Of the 144 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (54), and 3 are five-star. Across 52 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 79,375 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Belém from Fortaleza?
1,135 km (705 mi) in a straight line, west of Fortaleza; by road roughly 1,384 km (860 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fortaleza to Belém by train?
About 16 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fortaleza and Belém?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Belém?
Our booking partner lists 322 places to stay in Belém, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.