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

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

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  1. Fly from Cuenca, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CUE - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 43m
    $369–2,101

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Chiclayobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Limabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    45h 51m
    $143–218

  3. Drive 2,414.9 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchucar car 2,414.9 km
    37h 15m
    $363–525

  4. Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the taxi from Cuenca, Ecuador to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GYE - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 39m
    $398–2,159

  5. Bus to Tumbes, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus bus
    2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TBP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 22m
    $177–1,829

Cuenca (CUE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,531.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 43m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchu. However, you can walk to Cuenca (CUE) 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 Cuenca to Machu Picchu via Chiclayo, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 45h 51m.

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