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

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

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  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
    19h
    $188–1,875

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chachapoyas to Lima Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    42h 32m
    $119–179

  3. Drive 1,924.7 km

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

  4. 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
    $195–1,919

  5. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Chachapoyas to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 3h
    $165–1,761

  6. Bus, Train + Bus

    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
    $139–1,714

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,400.9 km
  • Duration: 19h

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, Natalio Sánchez, Saco Oliveros, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 42h 32m.

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