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How to get fromArequipa to Cerro Machupicchuby bus, unknown, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arequipa to Cerro Machupicchu by bus, unknown, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Pardo to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Walk from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Cerro Machupicchuunknown unknown
    8h 34m

  2. Fly, Train + Bus, travel

    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
    3. Walk from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Cerro Machupicchuunknown unknown
    8h 9m

  3. Shuttle, Train + Bus, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arequipa to Cuscoshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3. Walk from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Cerro Machupicchuunknown unknown
    10h 24m

  4. Bus, train, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Cerro Machupicchuunknown unknown
    14h 25m

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: 557.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Cerro Machupicchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Arequipa to Cerro Machupicchu. However, you can take the bus to Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then travel to Cerro Machupicchu. 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, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, then travel to Cerro Machupicchu.

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