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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ipiales (IPI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane IPI - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 4m
    $325–2,565

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Huaquillasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 10h
    $131–217

  3. Drive  2,988.4 km

    1. Drive from Ipiales to Machu Picchucar car 2,988.4 km
    45h 12m
    $452–653

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tulcán to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lima Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 16h
    $174–1,779

Ipiales (IPI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,842.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 4m

What companies run services between Ipiales, Colombia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Ipiales to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Ipiales (IPI) 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 a vehicle from Ipiales to Machu Picchu via Tulcán, Huaquillas, Tumbes, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 2d 10h.

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