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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Machu Picchu by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane KTM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    39h 50m
    $780–3,427

  2. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Andahuaylas, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane KTM - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    45h 8m
    $759–2,507

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

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SIF - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 11h
    $1,459–5,115

  4. Bus to Bharatpur Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BHR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 14h
    $781–3,521

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

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Janakpur Airport (JKR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JKR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 12h
    $871–3,488

  6. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane KTM - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    47h 34m

  7. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane KTM - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    41h 55m
    $1,392–3,245

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration40h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,306.8 km
  • Duration: 39h 50m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 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 taxi to Simara Airport (SIF) 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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