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

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There are 6 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

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    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
    38h 55m
    $1,045–2,886

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

    cheapest
    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
    41h 50m
    $982–2,822

  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
    40h 52m
    $1,761–3,917

  4. Drive, train to Darbhanga Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Shishotrain train
    3. Fly from Darbhanga Airport (DBR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane DBR - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 3h
    $996–4,658

  5. 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 5m
    $1,628–3,441

  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
    46h 40m

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration33h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,306.8 km
  • Duration: 38h 55m

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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