What is the cheapest way to get from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu is to bus and Bus and Train which costs $490 - $1,500 and takes 4 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 21h 6m and costs $480 - $2,300.

How far is it from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Fortaleza and Machu Picchu is 3951 km. The road distance is 5686.3 km.

How do I travel from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu without a car?

The best way to get from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Bus and Train which takes 4 days 7h and costs $490 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 21h 6m to get from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Fortaleza and Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is 2h behind Fortaleza. It is currently 12:32 PM in Fortaleza and 10:32 AM in Machu Picchu.

Can I drive from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Fortaleza to Machu Picchu is 5686 km. It takes approximately 3 days 14h to drive from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 131+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Fortaleza to Machu Picchu - 3 ways to travel via plane, Train + Bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, Train + Bus
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1. Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane FOR - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
21h 6m
$483–2,297
Bus, Bus and Train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Goiâniabus
2. Take the bus from Goiânia to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus
3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Cuscobus
4. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
4d 7h
$496–1,473
Drive 5,686.3 km
1. Drive from Fortaleza to Machu Picchucar 5,686.3 km
3d 14h
$855–1,235

Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

28Weekly Planes

13h 53mAverage Duration

$407Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu.

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Distance: 3,951.1 km
Duration: 21h 6m

What companies run services between Fortaleza, Brazil and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the vehicle to Parangaba, walk to Praça Terminal Parangaba, Sn, take the line 66 bus to Avenida Sen Carlos Jereissati, Sn, walk to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Machu Picchu via Goiânia, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Cusco, Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 4d 7h.

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