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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cuenca 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 44m
    $369–2,130

  2. Bus, drive via Tumbes

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    47h 46m
    $133–210

  3. Drive 2,412.9 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Machu Picchucar car 2,412.9 km
    37h 13m
    $363–524

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

    1. Take the taxi from Cuenca 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 38m
    $390–2,201

  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
    15h 57m
    $177–1,839

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Abancaybus bus
    4. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 4h
    $134–254

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,530.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Cuenca to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 Huaquillas, Tumbes, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 47h 46m.

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