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How to get fromCopacabana to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SDU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 12m
    $356–2,316

  2. Bus, bus to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur to Aeroporto Regional Presidente Itamar Francobus bus
    3. Fly from Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IZA - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    31h 34m
    $325–2,396

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Rondonópolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Rondonópolis to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    3d 4h
    $562–923

  4. Drive  4,120.4 km

    1. Drive from Copacabana to Machu Picchucar car 4,120.4 km
    2d 8h
    $620–895

  5. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GIG - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 23m
    $347–2,099

  6. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grandebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campo Grande to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 13h
    $378–664

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,331.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 12m

What companies run services between Copacabana, Brazil and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Copacabana to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 483 bus to Comando Aéreo Leste, walk to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) 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 bus to Bicalho, walk to Rio De Janeiro, take the bus to Rodoviária de Rondonópolis, take the bus to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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