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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CUC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 49m
    $321–2,522

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 22h
    $322–414

  3. Drive 4,353.3 km

    1. Drive from Cúcuta to Machu Picchucar car 4,353.3 km
    2d 18h
    $655–946

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 2h
    $321–1,913

Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,507.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Cúcuta to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) 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 vehicle from Cúcuta to Machu Picchu via Cúcuta, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 2d 22h.

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