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How to get fromCusco to Rio de Janeiro (State)by plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cusco to Rio de Janeiro (State) by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane CUZ - SDU
    7h 5m
    R$1,400–3,500

  2. Fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane CUZ - GIG
    7h 46m
    R$1,397–2,403

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Rodoviária de Rondonópolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Rondonópolis to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Riobus bus
    2d 21h
    R$2,166–3,563

  4. Drive  3,907.5 km

    1. Drive from Cusco to Rio de Janeirocar car 3,907.5 km
    2d 5h
    R$2,932–4,234

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,205.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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.

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