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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Abancayby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Abancay by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train Machu Picchu
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Abancaybus bus Cusco
    11h 56m
    $76–187

  2. Drive 320.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car 320.9 km
    7h 23m
    $49–70

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus Imperial Tour Cusco
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Abancaybus bus Cusco
    3d 17h
    $630–670

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 285.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 56m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Abancay, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Abancay. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Cusco, then take the bus to Abancay. Alternatively, you can drive from Machu Picchu to Abancay in around 7h 23m.

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