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How to get fromChachapoyas to Machu Picchuby bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Tarapoto, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chachapoyas to Tarapotobus bus
    2. Fly from Tarapoto (TPP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TPP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 54m
    $188–1,874

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chachapoyas 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
    2d 4h
    $137–1,713

  3. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Chachapoyas to Lima Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    40h 10m
    $150–1,720

  4. Drive  1,924.7 km

    1. Drive from Chachapoyas to Machu Picchucar car 1,924.7 km
    30h 49m
    $290–418

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Chachapoyas to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima - Arriola to Andahuaylasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    4d 5h

  6. Drive to Cajamarca, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from Chachapoyas to Cajamarca (CJA)car car
    2. Fly from Cajamarca (CJA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CJA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 10m
    $215–1,989

Tarapoto (TPP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,400.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 54m

What companies run services between Chachapoyas, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Chachapoyas to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Tarapoto, take the taxi to Tarapoto (TPP) 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 bus from Chachapoyas to Machu Picchu via Lima Victoria, Francia, Amazonas, Lima Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 40h 10m.

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