Maceió to João Pessoa by train
João Pessoa lies 299 km (186 mi) north of Maceió, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Brazil rail, over roughly 365 km (227 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Maceió | João Pessoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1 million | 817,511 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Maceio) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 57000-000 | 58000-000 |
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Staying in João Pessoa
Our booking partner lists 1,901+ places to stay in João Pessoa (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 716 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (630), and 5 are five-star. Across 223 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 172,158 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is João Pessoa from Maceió?
299 km (186 mi) in a straight line, north of Maceió; by road roughly 365 km (227 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maceió to João Pessoa by train?
About 4 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maceió and João Pessoa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in João Pessoa?
Our booking partner lists 1,901+ places to stay in João Pessoa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.