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How to get fromLake Titicaca to Machu Picchuby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    9h 25m
    $69–706

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    10h 16m
    $49–79

  3. Train, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Puno to Cusco - Wanchaqtrain train Puno
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    16h 7m
    $327–7,244

  4. Drive 596.4 km

    1. Drive from Puno to Machu Picchucar car 596.4 km
    10h 8m
    $90–130

  5. Fly, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JUL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h
    $245–1,975

  6. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Real Inka Carbus bus Cusco / ...
    2. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    15h 5m
    $258–1,284

Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 497.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Lake Titicaca, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

You can take a train from Puno to Machu Picchu via Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 16h 7m.

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