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

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There are 4 ways to get from Barranquilla to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BAQ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 19m
    $360–2,621

  2. Bus to Simón Bolívar International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Ciénagabus bus
    2. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SMR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 7m
    $244–2,251

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Cúcutabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 15h
    $363–481

  4. Drive 4,536.1 km

    1. Drive from Portal de Soledad to Machu Picchucar car 4,536.1 km
    2d 23h
    $682–985

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,856.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Barranquilla, Colombia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Barranquilla to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) 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 a bus from Portal de Soledad to Machu Picchu via Terminal de Transportes, Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, Terminal Cúcuta, Cúcuta, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 3d 15h.

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