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

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

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane KIX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    36h 55m
    $636–3,527

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ITM - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    36h 40m
    $583–3,425

  3. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane NGO - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    37h 22m

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

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane HND - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    34h 47m

  5. Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane NRT - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    35h 12m

  6. Train to Kobe, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane UKB - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    36h 6m

  7. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane ITM - AYP
    3. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    39h 30m
    $933–3,030

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration29h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$561Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,640.2 km
  • Duration: 36h 55m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) 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 Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) 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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