There are 4 ways to get from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Train + Bus
best- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Cusco
4h 47m$73–1,605Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Avenida El Sol to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus Aeroexpreso
- Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar
5h 18m$25–50Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu PicchuCusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
2d 5hDrive 211.3 km
- Drive from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchucar 211.3 km
4h 27m$32–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu. However, there are services departing from Cusco - Wanchaq and arriving at Machu Picchu Pueblo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Cusco - Wanchaq and Machu Picchu is 112 km. The road distance is 211.3 km.
The best way to get from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu without a car is to Train + Bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $70 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu, including transfers.
Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu train services, operated by PeruRail, depart from Cusco - Wanchaq station.
Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu train services, operated by PeruRail, arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu is 211 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu.
There are 166+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.
What companies run services between Cusco - Wanchaq, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?
PeruRail operates a train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, Peru Runa Travels operates a shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu on demand, and the journey takes 2d 4h.
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- [email protected]
- Website
- perurail.com
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–1,600
- Website
- https://www.perurail.com/
- Phone
- +51904244509
- [email protected]
- Website
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
Bus from Avenida El Sol to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Schedules at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Book at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Phone
- +56 975 370 786
- [email protected]
- Website
- perurunatravel.com
Shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://perurunatravel.com/en/
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