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How to get fromFortaleza to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane FOR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 54m
    $406–2,584

  2. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    4d 22h
    $508–996

  3. Drive  5,683.4 km

    1. Drive from Fortaleza to Machu Picchucar car 5,683.4 km
    3d 13h
    $855–1,234

Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,951.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 54m

What companies run services between Fortaleza, Brazil and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Fortaleza to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the vehicle to Parangaba, walk to Praça Terminal Parangaba, Sn, take the line 66 bus to Avenida Sen Carlos Jereissati, Sn, walk to Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) 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 a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza Eng. João Thomé to Machu Picchu via Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Cusco, Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 4d 22h.

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