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

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There are 2 ways to get from Heathrow to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LHR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    23h 35m
    $757–2,921

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LGW - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 30m
    $837–3,130

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration18h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,065.1 km
  • Duration: 23h 35m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 South Terminal Bus Station, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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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