There are 4 ways to get from Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State) by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Santos Dumont Airport
best- Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane CUZ - SDU
7h 5mR$1,400–3,500Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane CUZ - GIG
7h 46mR$1,397–2,403Bus
- Take the bus from Cusco to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus
- Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Rodoviária de Rondonópolisbus
- Take the bus from Rodoviária de Rondonópolis to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus
2d 21hR$2,166–3,563Drive 3,907.5 km
- Drive from Cusco to Rio de Janeirocar 3,907.5 km
2d 5hR$2,932–4,234
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State) is to fly which costs R$ 1400 - R$ 2400 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State) is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs R$ 1400 - R$ 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State). However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio via Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário and Rodoviária de Rondonópolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
The distance between Cusco and Rio de Janeiro (State) is 3206 km. The road distance is 3907.5 km.
The best way to get from Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State) without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs R$ 2100 - R$ 3600.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), including transfers and time at the airport.
Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State) bus services, operated by Trans Acreana LTDA, depart from Cusco station.
The best way to get from Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State) is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs R$ 1400 - R$ 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R$ 2100 - R$ 3600 and takes 2 days 21h.
There is no direct flight from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport to Santos Dumont Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 7h 5m and has one stopover.
Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State) bus services, operated by Trans Acreana LTDA, arrive at Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário station.
What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil?
LATAM Chile flies from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Tiradentes via Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Rodoviária de Rondonópolis, Rio De Janeiro, and Rodoviaria in around 2d 21h.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$1,400–3,500
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport via Lima, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,400–3,500
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R$1,300–2,400
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,300–2,400
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R$1,300–2,400
- Phone
- +55 (68) 3221-1660
- Website
- transacreana.com.br
Bus from Cusco to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- R$1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- transacreana.com.br
- Book at
- transacreana.com.br
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Booking & Getting There
Rio de Janeiro (State) is 2h ahead of Cusco. It is currently 2:06 PM in Cusco and 4:06 PM in Rio de Janeiro (State).
Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State) is 3908 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State).
LATAM Chile offers flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport to Santos Dumont Airport Airport.
There are 379+ hotels available in Rio de Janeiro (State).