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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MAA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    47h 8m
    $675–3,115

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BLR - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    43h 46m
    $579–3,437

  3. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TIR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    43h 42m
    $828–4,131

  4. Bus to Pondicherry, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus bus
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PNY - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 1h
    $884–4,440

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane MAA - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    44h 48m
    $1,025–2,420

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration41h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$605Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,126.2 km
  • Duration: 47h 8m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA 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 train to Renigunta Jn, take the taxi to Tirupati Airport (TIR) 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.

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