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How to get fromArequipa Airport (AQP) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Arequipa Airport (AQP) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AQP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    7h 10m
    $117–1,757

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arequipa 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
    16h 39m
    $59–727

  3. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    11h 44m

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Arequipa-AQP to Machu Picchurideshare rideshare 667.2 km
    12h

  5. Drive 667.2 km

    1. Drive from Arequipa Airport (AQP) to Machu Picchucar car 667.2 km
    12h
    $101–145

  6. Shuttle, Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arequipa to Cuscoshuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus Cusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
    2d 11h

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Pardo to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    13h 24m

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

Map of how to get from Arequipa Airport (AQP) to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 430.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Arequipa Airport (AQP), Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

You can take a vehicle from Arequipa Airport to Machu Picchu via Arequipa, Arequipa, and Cusco in around 2d 11h.

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