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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from El Calafate (FTE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane FTE - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 20m
    $472–2,947

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Calafate to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Santa Cruz de la Sierrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus bus
    5. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    7. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    4d 12h
    $474–755

  3. Drive  5,449.9 km

    1. Drive from El Calafate to Machu Picchucar car 5,449.9 km
    2d 23h
    $824–1,191

El Calafate (FTE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration15h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,223.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 20m

What companies run services between El Calafate, Argentina and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from El Calafate to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to El Calafate (FTE) 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 Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, take the bus to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1, take the bus to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, take the bus to La Paz, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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