Fortaleza Metro — Map, Lines, Route, Hours, Tickets

Fortaleza Metro Information

The Fortaleza Metro, commonly referred to as the Metrofor network, is a forty-three kilometre metre gauge rail network in the Brazilian city of Fortaleza. The system has recently been modernised to provide commuters with a comfortable and reliable transport service. The Fortaleza metro network consists of two different lines: the South Line and the West Line. It was recently inaugurated on 24 October 2012. It currently serves a total of 28 stations. Expansion plans are already underway for this fast-growing metro system, with another line, the East Line, scheduled to open by 2019.

The Fortaleza Metro, operated by Metrofor, serves an impressive 23,000 passengers a day, a testament to its key role in public transport. The metro operates from 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.

This public transport system is not equipped with driverless trains, nor does it have screen doors on the platforms. Nevertheless, the trains reach a maximum speed of 80 km/h, ensuring a fast journey for commuters.

Fares are set at R$ 3.60 , making the metro a cost-effective choice for daily travel. Although features such as air conditioning and walkways between platforms are not specifically mentioned, they may be part of the metro’s infrastructure.

Fortaleza Metro Map

Map of Fortaleza Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Fortaleza Metro map in PDF format.

Track and Station Details

South Route

The South Route stretches over 24km and includes 18 stations. A complete journey on this line is estimated to take approximately 33 minutes. The South Route comprises of the following 18 stations:

Chico Da Silva Central Station: Located in the Moura neighbourhood, next to the San Juan Bautista cemetery.
Jose de Alencar Station: Located in the Centro neighbourhood, it has two entrances; one through Plaza Jose de Alencar and the other through Emperador Avenue. Nearby attractions include the Jose de Alencar Theatre, Plaza Lagoinha and the Cesar Cals General Hospital.
SÄO BENEDITO Station: Located in the Centro district, on Tristâo Gonçalves Avenue. Nearby are the “Acal” shop and the San Benito Church.
Benfica Station: Located in the Benfica neighbourhood. Nearby points of interest include the main entrance to the Benfica Shopping Centre and Carapinima Avenue.
Porangabussu Station: Located in the Damas neighbourhood and accessible via Professor Costa Mendes Street. Nearby are the HEMOCE and the Walter Cantidio University Hospital.
Couto Fernandes Station: Located in the Demócrito Rocha neighbourhood, it can be accessed via José Bastos Avenue. Local attractions include INCRA, Shopping do Automovel and Center Box supermarket.
Parangaba Station: Located in the Parangaba neighbourhood, it’s accessible from Silas Munguba Avenue. Nearby attractions include the Parangaba bus stop, Parangaba Mall and Matriz de Parangaba Church.
Vila Pery Station: Located in the Vila Pery neighbourhood, it’s accessible via Cônego de Castro Street.
Manoel Satiro Station: Located in the Vila Manoel Satiro neighbourhood, it can be accessed from Manoel Satiro Street. One of the local landmarks is the Ministry of Transport.
Mondubim Station: Located in the Mondubim neighbourhood, access via Manoel Satiro Street and Clube Street. Nearby attractions include the Urban Centre for Culture, Art, Science and Sport.
Esperança Station: Located in the Esparança neighbourhood, access via Penetraáo Leste Avenue and D Avenue.
Aracape Station: Located in the Santa Rosa Park neighbourhood, access via Manoel Satiro and Ozorio Correia Streets.
Alto Alegre Station: Located in the Alto Allegre neighbourhood, access via Anel Viári Avenue. It is close to the DURAMENTAL industrial estate.
Raquel de Queiroz Station: Located in the Acaracuzinho neighbourhood, access via Central Sul Avenue and Central Norte Avenue.
The nearby Shell “Posto Metrô” petrol station is a notable landmark.
Virgílio Távora Station: Located in the Conjunto Novo Maracanaú neighbourhood, it’s accessible via Sul Avenue. Nearby is the administrative building of Sorvetest Frosty.
Maracanaú Station: Located in the Centro-Maracanaú neighbourhood, it can be accessed through Plaza Henrique Mendes. Notable landmarks in the area include the Main Church of Maracanau, the North Mall of Maracanau, Brasion Bank and the General Hospital of Maracanau.
Jereissati Station: Located in the Boa Vostai neighbourhood, accessible via Manoel Pereira Street. Nearby points of interest
include the Syndicate of Agricultural Workers of Maracanau and the Joao Pereira de Andrade Health Centre.
Carlito Benevides Station: Located in the Bom Futuro neighbourhood, it’s accessible via 15th Street and through Sixth and Seventh
Streets. Local landmarks include the Santa Maria Basic Unit of Health and the Manuel Rosendo Freire School.

Operating Hours

The South Line operates from 7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Saturday.

Attractions Nearby

In proximity to the South line, visitors can explore:

The Central Fortaleza
The Benfica Neighborhood
A section of the Damas Neighborhood.
Capistrano de Abreu Plaza
Metrô Shopping Center
Benfica Shopping Center
Bom Jesus dos Aflitos Church
Parangaba Shopping Center
Discipulado de Jesus Cristo Catholic Church
7th Day Adventist Church
Mondumbim Cultural Center
Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Church
Firmeza Mini-museum
Atrativo Padaria Shopping Center
Major Braz Plaza
Maracanau.
Säo José Catholic Church.
Sara Nossa Terra Vila Das Flores, Pacatuba.

West Route

The West route is 19.5km long and has 10 stations. A full journey on this line takes approximately 30 minutes. It can accommodate up to 1532 passengers per trip. The West route consists of the following 10 stations:

Moura Brasil Station: Located on Adarias de Lima Street, at the intersection with Padre Mororo Street. Nearby attractions include the Sao Joao Batista Cemetery and Chico da Silva Central Station (South Line).
Alvaro Weyne Station: Located at the intersection of Tenente Lisboa Avenue and Safra Street. Sr. Theberge Avenue is nearby.
Padre Andrade Station: Located at the intersection of Tenente Lisboa Avenue and Banvarth Bezerra Street. Guararapes Confeccçoes Industry is located nearby.
Bezerra de Menezes Station: Located on José Aciolly Street. Nearby streets include José Aciolly and Tenente Lisboa Avenues.
Sao Miguel Station: Located on Sao Mateus Street, in the Jurema (Caucaia) neighbourhood. Alto das Pedrinhas Street is nearby.
Parque Albano Station: Located between Avenues F and J, in the Conjunto Ceara neighbourhood. A nearby landmark is the Liceu do Conjunto Ceará School.
Conjunto Ceará Train Station: Located in the Conjunto Ceará neighbourhood.
Jurema Station: Located on Dom Almeida Lustosa Avenue.
Araturi Station: Located on Contorno Oeste Norte Avenue, in the Araturi neighbourhood.
Caucaia Station: Located on Coronel Correia Street, in the Centro (Caucaia) neighbourhood.

Operating Hours

The West Line operates Monday to Saturday between 5.30am and 8.30pm.

Attractions Nearby

Alongside the West line, the following points of interest can be found:

Nuestra Señora de Fatima Catholic Church.
Bar Do Detim
24-hour Bar Italo.
Magda Lanchonete
Joao e Maria Restaurant (Chocolate shop).
Deus Canaa Olavo Oliveira Evangelical Church.
José Maria Market
LuryBurguer, a pizzeria and ice-cream parlor.
Sabor Da Casa Restaurant.
Ministerio Galardao Pentecostal Church.
Exito Mercantil Supermarket.
CAJU Museum
Sao Francisco Churrascaria. (Restaurant specialized in grilled dishes)
Quebra Pote Espentinho (Restaurant specialized in grilled dishes)
Estrela Supermarket.

Upcoming Expansions

METROFOR’s expansion plans are as follows

The inauguration of the Western Line is planned for 2019. This line will have a length of 12 km and 13 stations, from the Central Station to the Chico Da Silva Station.
The Maranguape line, whose inauguration date is yet to be confirmed, will be 7.2 km long and consist of 2 stations, running from Jereissati station to Maranguape station.

Fare Information

Single Ticket (Bilhete Unitário):

Price: R$ 3.60 (as of the latest update)
Valid for one trip on the metro.

Student Ticket (Bilhete Estudantil):

Students are entitled to a 50% discount.
Price: R$ 1.80.
Valid student ID is required.

Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities:

Free travel is available for senior citizens (65 years and older) and people with disabilities.
Appropriate identification is required.

Payment Methods:

Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counters or machines located at metro stations.
Prepaid cards (Vale-Transporte) are available for frequent travelers and can be recharged at metro stations or authorized retailers.

Fun Facts

The train connects the Pinto Martins International Airport and the Port of Mucuripe at the Mucuripe railway station.
The train operates at a commercial speed of 50 km/h and can reach a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
Local residents recommend using METROFOR to avoid city traffic, and also praise the attractive design of the stations, the comfort of the trains and their overall quality.