There are 7 ways to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station) by bus, train, car, shuttle, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cusco Airport to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus Aeroexpreso
- Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Ollantaytambo / ...
4h 56m$45–677Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Cusco Airport to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus Aeroexpreso
- Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu (Station)car
5h 47m$25–50Train + Bus
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Cusco
5h 58m$74–1,614Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu PicchuImperial Tour Cusco
3d 11h$620Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cuzco-CUZ to Machu Picchu (Station)215.6 km
4h 29mDrive 215.6 km
- Drive from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station)car 215.6 km
4h 29m$33–47Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Cuzco Airport to Machu PicchuCusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
4d 19h
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station). However, there are services departing from Cusco - Wanchaq and arriving at Machu Picchu Pueblo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) and Machu Picchu (Station) is 115 km. The road distance is 215.6 km.
The best way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station), including transfers.
Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station) train services, operated by PeruRail, depart from Cusco - Wanchaq station.
Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station) train services, operated by PeruRail, arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station) is 216 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Machu Picchu (Station).
There are 149+ hotels available in Machu Picchu (Station).
What companies run services between Cuzco Airport (CUZ), Peru and Machu Picchu (Station), 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, Cusco Tours by RAP Travel Perú operates a shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu on demand. Tickets cost $620 and the journey takes 3d 11h.
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- [email protected]
- Website
- PeruRail
Train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–650
- Website
- PeruRail
- Observatory 603
- $76
- Expedition 75
- $79
- Expedition 51
- $63
- Observatory 303
- $99
- Expedition 603
- $99
- Visitandome 73
- $79
- Expedition 91
- $63
- Bingham 11
- $630
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–1,600
- Website
- PeruRail
- Phone
- +51 84 581860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Incarail
Train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–140
- Website
- Incarail
- The premium & lounge
- $50–130
- Voyager Bimodal
- $30–65
- The 360°
- $55–70
- THE VOYAGER BIMODAL
- $55–70
- THE 360° BIMODAL
- $66–69
- The Prime
- $130–140
- Phone
- +51904244509
- [email protected]
- Website
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
Bus from Cusco Airport to Avenida Ferrocarril
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Schedules at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Book at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
Bus from Cusco Airport to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Schedules at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Book at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Phone
- +51 984 186 268
- [email protected]
- Website
- raptravelperu.com
Shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 11h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $620
- Schedules at
- raptravelperu.com
- Phone
- +56 975 370 786
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peru Runa Travels
Shuttle from Cuzco Airport to Machu Picchu
- Ave. Duration
- 4d 19h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Peru Runa Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cuzco-CUZ to Machu Picchu (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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