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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CUC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    11h 44m
    $351–2,722

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 2h
    $321–1,914

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monumento Inca Pachacutec to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    2d 21h
    $404–513

  4. Drive  4,352.8 km

    1. Drive from Cúcuta to Machu Picchucar car 4,352.8 km
    2d 18h
    $655–945

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cúcuta to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 22h
    $322–414

Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,507.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Cúcuta, Colombia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cúcuta to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) 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 San Antonio del Táchira, drive to Cúcuta, take the bus to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, walk to Plaza Norte, take the bus to Municipalidad Del Rímac, walk to Lima Plaza Norte, take the bus to Cusco, walk to Monumento Inca Pachacutec, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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