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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Cuencaby train, plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Cuenca by train, plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Bus and Train, fly to Cuenca

    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 Cuenca (CUE)plane plane CUZ - CUE
    16h 20m
    $370–665

  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 Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus bus
    47h 32m
    $135–210

  3. Drive, bus via Chiclayo

    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 to Chiclayobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuencabus bus
    45h 50m
    $146–221

  4. Drive 2,440.1 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Cuencacar car 2,440.1 km
    37h 38m
    $367–530

  5. Bus and Train, fly to Tumbes, bus

    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 Tumbes (TBP)plane plane CUZ - TBP
    3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus bus
    16h 38m
    $171–379

  6. Bus and Train, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, 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 José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane CUZ - GYE
    3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuencataxi taxi
    15h 59m
    $380–715

  7. Bus and Train, fly to Piura International Airport, bus

    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 Piura International Airport (PIU)plane plane CUZ - PIU
    3. Take the bus from Piura to Cuencabus bus
    20h 34m
    $197–427

  8. Drive, bus #2

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus
    2d 9h
    $183–295

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,530.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Cuenca, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Cuenca. 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, then fly to Cuenca (CUE). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Cuenca via Abancay, Lima 28 de Julio, Lima, and Chiclayo in around 45h 50m.

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