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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Agua Calienteby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Agua Caliente by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cotahuasibus bus
    5. Drive from Cotahuasi to Agua Calientecar car
    28h 31m
    $96–790

  2. Drive 602.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Agua Calientecar car 602.8 km
    12h 26m
    $91–131

  3. Bus and Train, fly, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane CUZ - AQP
    3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cháparrabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cháparra to Agua Calientetaxi taxi
    19h 17m

  4. Tour, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Alcabus bus
    4. Drive from Alca to Agua Calientecar car
    3d 1h

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,163.7 km
  • Duration: 28h 31m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Agua Caliente, Ayacucho, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Agua Caliente. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ollantaytambo, walk to Avenida Ferrocarril, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, walk to Cusco, take the bus to Arequipa, take the bus to Cotahuasi, then drive to Agua Caliente. Alternatively, you can drive from Machu Picchu to Agua Caliente in around 12h 26m.

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