What is the cheapest way to get from Recife to Quito?

The cheapest way to get from Recife to Quito is to fly and car which costs $350 - $440 and takes 15h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Recife to Quito?

The fastest way to get from Recife to Quito is to fly and car which takes 15h 13m and costs $350 - $440.

How far is it from Recife to Quito?

The distance between Recife and Quito is 4951 km. The road distance is 8134.8 km.

How do I travel from Recife to Quito without a car?

The best way to get from Recife to Quito without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 18h and costs $600 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Recife to Quito?

It takes approximately 15h 13m to get from Recife to Quito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Recife to Quito bus from?

Recife to Quito bus services, operated by Expresso São Luiz, depart from Recife - TIP station.

Where does the Recife to Quito bus arrive?

Recife to Quito bus services, operated by Expresso São Luiz, arrive at Alta Floresta station.

What is the time difference between Recife and Quito?

Quito is 2h behind Recife. It is currently 2:26 PM in Recife and 12:26 PM in Quito.

Can I drive from Recife to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Recife to Quito is 8135 km. It takes approximately 4 days 16h to drive from Recife to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 851+ hotels available in Quito.

Recife to Quito - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Recife and Quito?

No, there is no direct bus from Recife to Quito. However, there are services departing from Recife - TIP and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Alta Floresta, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Ica, Chincha Alta and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 18h.

There are 6 ways to get from Recife to Quito by plane, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car
best
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane REC - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
15h 13m
$356–437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Alta Florestabus
2. Take the bus from Alta Floresta to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus
3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Icabus
4. Take the bus from Ica to Chinchabus
5. Take the bus from Chincha Alta to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
6. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
5d 18h
$632–1,069
Drive 8,134.8 km
1. Drive from Recife to Quitocar 8,134.8 km
4d 16h
$820–1,185
Fly to Ipiales, bus
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Ipiales (IPI)plane REC - IPI
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
19h 2m
$478–1,452
Bus via Brasília
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de Brasíliabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Brasília to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus
3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Lima - Atocongobus
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
7d 4h
$658–1,158
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Tietê Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Lima - Atocongobus
3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
7d 20h
$501–1,182

Recife International Airport (REC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

30Weekly Planes

15h 37mAverage Duration

$339Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,951.2 km
Duration: 15h 13m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Quito, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe via Alta Floresta, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Ica, Chincha, Chincha Alta, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 5d 18h.

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