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How to get fromCancun Airport (CUN) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CUN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 10m
    $300–2,083

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane CUN - 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
    27h 46m
    $381–1,696

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

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane CUN - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    20h 15m
    $472–1,354

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

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane CUN - 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
    23h 54m
    $416–1,774

  5. Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane CUN - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 34m

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,292.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 10m

What companies run services between Cancun Airport (CUN), Mexico and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 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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