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How to get fromDurban to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Durban to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane DUR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    36h 36m
    $590–3,131

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PZB - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 47m
    $571–3,043

  3. Bus to Richards Bay, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane RCB - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    34h 43m
    $635–3,233

  4. Bus to Margate, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MGH - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    36h 54m
    $642–3,134

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration30h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,633.3 km
  • Duration: 36h 36m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 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 Burger St, take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 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.

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