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

The cheapest way to get from Recife to Quito is to bus which costs $550 - $800 and takes 6 days 3h.

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 23m and costs $340 - $1,200.

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 Estação Rodoviária de Alta Floresta, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Abancay and Lima Javier Prado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 days 3h.

How far is it from Recife to Quito?

The distance between Recife and Quito is 4951 km. The road distance is 8146.2 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 6 days 3h and costs $550 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 15h 23m 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 12:29 PM in Recife and 10:29 AM in Quito.

Can I drive from Recife to Quito?

Yes, the driving distance between Recife to Quito is 8146 km. It takes approximately 4 days 17h to drive from Recife to Quito.

Where can I stay near Quito?

There are 847+ hotels available in Quito.

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

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
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1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)REC - UIO
2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quito
15h 23m
$346–1,160
Bus
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 Abancay
4. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima Terminal Excluciva
5. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
6d 3h
$562–777
Drive 8,146.2 km
1. Drive from Recife to Quito8,146.2 km
4d 17h
$822–1,187
Fly to Ipiales, bus
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Ipiales (IPI)REC - IPI
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
20h 4m
$638–1,985
Bus via Brasília
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de Brasília
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Brasília to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário
3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Lima - Atocongo
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
7d 14h
$516–717
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Tietê Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Lima - Atocongo
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe
7d 18h
$469–701

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

24Weekly Planes

14h 18mAverage Duration

$328Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,951.2 km
Duration: 15h 23m

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, Estação Rodoviária de Alta Floresta, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Abancay, Lima Terminal Excluciva, and Lima Javier Prado in around 6d 3h.

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