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How to get fromCairns to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CNS - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    34h 20m
    $945–3,839

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CTN - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 19h
    $912–3,732

  3. Fly Cairns to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane CNS - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus 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
    2d 8h
    $1,103–3,378

Cairns (CNS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration37h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$870Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14,791.2 km
  • Duration: 34h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) 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 shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Puerto Maldonado (PEM), take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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