Fortaleza Metro
Metro · Fortaleza · Metrofor
4 lines · 41 stations · 2 interchanges
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Lines
Service information checked . Check the operator before travel because schedules can change at short notice.
Quick facts
- Operator
- Metrofor
- Network
- 4 operating lines and 41 cataloged stations.
- Payment
- Fare rules differ by line and can change during staged openings. Check Metrofor’s current notice and carry a local payment backup rather than assuming every branch uses the same gate system.
Mike’s notes
Fortaleza Metro serves Fortaleza. Metrofor combines an electrified metro line with diesel surface lines and a short airport branch. The modes share a brand but not one uniform level of frequency or station design.
The South Line opened in stages from 2012. The West and Northeast corridors descend from older suburban rail, and the Expedicionários to Aeroporto branch entered passenger service in 2026.
Riding the network
Fare rules differ by line and can change during staged openings. Check Metrofor’s current notice and carry a local payment backup rather than assuming every branch uses the same gate system.
Current rolling stock and ride conditions: The South Line uses electric metro trains. The West and Northeast lines use diesel light-rail vehicles, while the airport shuttle uses its own short branch operation.
José de Alencar and Chico da Silva are central transfer points between rail corridors. Expedicionários connects the Northeast and Airport lines.
Accessibility: Newer metro and airport stations have lifts and level boarding. Older surface stops on the diesel corridors are less consistent.
The Airport Line currently ends at Aeroporto. Castelão remains outside the operating passenger section.
Check Fortaleza Metro for the dated operating notice before a time-sensitive trip.