Rome2Rio

How to get fromMachu Picchu to Chachapoyasby train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Chachapoyas

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Chachapoyas by train, plane, bus, car, 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. Bus and Train, fly to Tarapoto, bus

    best
    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 Tarapoto (TPP)plane plane CUZ - TPP
    3. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Chachapoyasbus bus
    20h 11m
    $182–436

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Victoria to Chachapoyasbus bus
    42h 32m
    $118–180

  3. Drive  1,946.6 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Chachapoyascar car 1,946.6 km
    31h 6m
    $293–423

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Ayacuchobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ayacucho to Limabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima Victoria to Cajamarcabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cajamarca to Chachapoyasbus bus
    4d 10h

  5. Bus and Train, fly to Cajamarca, drive

    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 Cajamarca (CJA)plane plane CUZ - CJA
    3. Drive from Cajamarca (CJA) to Chachapoyascar car
    16h 27m
    $210–555

  6. Bus and Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima - Nicolás Arriola to Chachapoyasbus bus
    2d 3h
    $157–322

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Machu Picchu to Chachapoyas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,401.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Chachapoyas. 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 Tarapoto (TPP), take the taxi to Tarapoto, then take the bus to Chachapoyas. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Chachapoyas via Abancay, Lima 28 de Julio, Saco Oliveros, Natalio Sánchez, and Lima Victoria in around 42h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.