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

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There are 3 ways to get from Durban to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    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
    31h 11m
    $637–3,229

  2. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    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
    34h 27m
    $731–3,343

  3. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane DUR - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    35h 51m
    $987–2,534

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$577Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,633.3 km
  • Duration: 31h 11m

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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