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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BIO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 45m
    $397–2,817

  2. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SDR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 35m
    $618–3,458

  3. Bus to Pamplona Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus bus
    2. Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PNA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 19m
    $987–4,730

  4. Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EAS - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 10m
    $688–3,733

  5. Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MAD - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 40m
    $693–2,815

  6. Fly Bilbao Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane BIO - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    28h 25m
    $577–1,922

Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration18h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,537.7 km
  • Duration: 25h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, walk to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 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 bus to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander, walk to Santander Airport (SDR) 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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