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How to get fromAustralia to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MEL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 39m
    $895–3,435

  2. Fly from Adelaide Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ADL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 8m
    $678–3,418

  3. Fly from Sydney International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SYD - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 13m
    $988–3,531

  4. Fly from Canberra International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CBR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    46h 42m
    $727–3,519

  5. Fly from Brisbane Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BNE - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 46m
    $1,088–3,132

  6. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane OOL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    34h 48m
    $726–3,516

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration28h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$823Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,284.3 km
  • Duration: 29h 39m

What companies run services between Australia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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.

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