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How to get fromArequipa to Aguas Calientesby bus, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arequipa to Aguas Calientes by bus, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    10h 51m

  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
    14h 22m
    $44–707

  3. Fly, Train + Bus

    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
    8h 10m
    $102–1,753

  4. Shuttle, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arequipa to Cuscoshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    10h 21m
    $590–2,130

Arequipa to Aguas Calientes by bus and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Arequipa to Aguas Calientes. However, you can take the bus to Cusco, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, then take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Alternatively, you can drive to Arequipa Airport, walk to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, then take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo.

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