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How to get fromBarcelona to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Barcelona to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BCN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 44m
    $457–2,721

  2. Fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane BCN - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    27h 54m
    $677–1,826

  3. Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane BCN - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    31h 54m
    $700–2,393

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration20h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,842.5 km
  • Duration: 25h 44m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 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 El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP), then drive to Machu Picchu.

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