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How to get fromCape Town to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CPT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 43m
    $1,091–2,833

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane CPT - 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
    37h 59m
    $576–2,240

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

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane CPT - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    30h 28m
    $791–2,138

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

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane CPT - 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
    34h 28m
    $814–2,605

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration21h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,355.7 km
  • Duration: 25h 43m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT 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 taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT 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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