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How to get fromEdinburgh to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EDI - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 57m
    $938–2,928

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GLA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 32m
    $460–2,969

  3. Train to Newcastle, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane NCL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 33m
    $560–3,241

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane EDI - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    32h 17m
    $688–2,233

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ABZ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 36m
    $685–3,654

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration19h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,103.5 km
  • Duration: 26h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Dundas Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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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