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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chivay to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 31m
    $152–792

  2. Drive 603.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colca Canyon to Machu Picchucar car 603.3 km
    12h 25m
    $91–131

  3. Bus, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo to Arequipa Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AQP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 59m
    $152–1,869

  4. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Colca Canyon to Cuscoshuttle bus Arequipa – Colca & Titicaca Lake
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus Cusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
    5d 17h

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chivay to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    16h 23m
    $132–165

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 503.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 31m

What companies run services between Colca Canyon, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

You can take a shuttle from Colca Canyon to Machu Picchu via Cusco in around 5d 17h.

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