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How to get fromAquas calientes to Machu Picchuby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Aquas calientes to Machu Picchu by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chivay to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 53m
    $127–763

  2. Drive 570.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aquas calientes to Machu Picchucar car 570.3 km
    11h 44m
    $86–124

  3. Bus, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo to Arequipa Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AQP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 23m
    $128–1,840

  4. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Chivay to Cuscoshuttle bus Arequipa – Colca & Titicaca Lake
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus Cusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
    5d 14h

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chivay to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    15h 45m
    $107–136

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 472.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 53m

What companies run services between Aquas calientes, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

You can take a vehicle from Aquas calientes to Machu Picchu via Chivay and Cusco in around 5d 14h.

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