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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Cancúnby train, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Cancún by train, plane, or car

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

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    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 Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane CUZ - CUN
    17h 38m
    $5,595–14,180

  2. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)car car
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane AYP - CUN
    19h 18m
    $7,920–24,121

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,938Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,299.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 38m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Cancún, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Cancún. 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 Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the bus to Estación Tren Maya Cancún. Alternatively, you can drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the bus to Estación Tren Maya Cancún.

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