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

The cheapest way to get from Recife to Machu Picchu is to bus and Bus and Train which costs $500 - $950 and takes 4 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Recife to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 19h 53m and costs $400 - $2,800.

How far is it from Recife to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Recife and Machu Picchu is 4216 km. The road distance is 5752.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Recife to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3 days 21h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 19h 53m to get from Recife to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Recife and Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is 2h behind Recife. It is currently 12:13 PM in Recife and 10:13 AM in Machu Picchu.

Can I drive from Recife to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Recife to Machu Picchu is 5753 km. It takes approximately 3 days 9h to drive from Recife to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 145+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Recife to Machu Picchu - 7 ways to travel via plane, Train + Bus, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Recife to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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

Fly from Recife International Airport, Train + Bus
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1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)REC - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
19h 53m
$406–2,749
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Alta Floresta
2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Alta Floresta to Rodoviária de Sinop
3. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Sinop to Rodoviária de Porto Velho
4. Take the bus from Porto Velho to Abancay
5. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchu
3d 21h
Drive 5,752.9 km
1. Drive from Recife to Machu Picchu5,752.9 km
3d 9h
$865–1,249
Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to João Pessoa
2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)JPA - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
22h 44m
$496–3,078
Bus to Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Maceió
2. Fly from Maceió/Zumbi Dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)MCZ - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
23h 54m
$426–2,840
Bus, Bus and Train
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Alta Floresta
2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Alta Floresta to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário
3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Cusco
4. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo
4d
$539–951
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Tietê Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Puerto Maldonado
3. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchu
7d 4h

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

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Map of how to get from Recife to Machu Picchu.

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Distance: 4,215.5 km
Duration: 19h 53m

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 the bus to Alta Floresta, walk to Estação Rodoviária de Alta Floresta, take the bus to Rodoviária de Sinop, take the bus to Rodoviária de Porto Velho, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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