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How to get fromRecife to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Recife to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Recife International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane REC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 33m
    $476–2,317

  2. Bus to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Maceióbus bus
    2. Fly from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MCZ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 32m
    $407–2,601

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Alta Florestabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Alta Floresta to Rodoviária de Sinopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Sinop to Rodoviária de Porto Velhobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Porto Velho to Abancaybus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 21h
    $532–821

  4. Drive 5,750.3 km

    1. Drive from Recife to Machu Picchucar car 5,750.3 km
    3d 9h
    $865–1,249

  5. Drive to Campina Grande, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from Recife - TIP to Campina Grande (CPV)car car
    2. Fly from Campina Grande (CPV) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CPV - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 52m
    $472–2,840

  6. Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus bus
    2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JPA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 55m
    $495–2,955

  7. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Alta Florestabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Alta Floresta to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    4d
    $540–963

  8. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    7d 4h

Recife International Airport (REC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,215.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Recife to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Recife Airport, walk to Recife International Airport (REC) 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 Recife - TIP to Machu Picchu via Alta Floresta, Estação Rodoviária de Alta Floresta, Rodoviária de Sinop, Porto Velho, and Abancay in around 3d 21h.

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