What is the cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Kuélap?

The cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Kuélap is to drive and bus and taxi which costs $160 - $250 and takes 43h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Kuélap?

The fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Kuélap is to Bus and Train and fly and drive which takes 16h 22m and costs $190 - $480.

How far is it from Machu Picchu to Kuélap?

The distance between Machu Picchu and Kuélap is 1411 km. The road distance is 1986.2 km.

How do I travel from Machu Picchu to Kuélap without a car?

The best way to get from Machu Picchu to Kuélap without a car is to Tour and bus which takes 4 days 6h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Machu Picchu to Kuélap?

It takes approximately 16h 22m to get from Machu Picchu to Kuélap, including transfers.

Can I drive from Machu Picchu to Kuélap?

Yes, the driving distance between Machu Picchu to Kuélap is 1986 km. It takes approximately 32h 6m to drive from Machu Picchu to Kuélap.

Where can I stay near Kuélap?

There are 72+ hotels available in Kuélap.

Machu Picchu to Kuélap - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus and Train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Kuélap by train, plane, car, bus, 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.

Bus and Train, fly, drive
best
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain
2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Cajamarca (CJA)plane CUZ - CJA
3. Drive from Cajamarca (CJA) to Kuélapcar
16h 22m
$195–480
Drive, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar
2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus
3. Take the bus from Lima Victoria to Chachapoyasbus
4. Take the taxi from Chachapoyas to Kuélaptaxi
43h 32m
$168–245
Drive 1,986.2 km
1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Kuélapcar 1,986.2 km
32h 6m
$299–432
Tour, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle
2. Take the bus from Cusco to Andahuaylasbus
3. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Lima - Arriolabus
4. Take the bus from Lima - Nicolás Arriola to Chachapoyasbus
4d 6h
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain
2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus
3. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
4. Take the bus from Lima - Tomas Valle to Chachapoyasbus
5. Take the taxi from Chachapoyas to Kuélaptaxi
2d 6h
$172–883

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Cajamarca (CJA) flights

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,411 km
Duration: 16h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Kuélap. 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 Cajamarca (CJA), then drive to Kuélap. Alternatively, you can drive to Abancay, take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio, walk to Paseo De La República, take the bus to Alejandro Tirado, walk to Lima Victoria, take the bus to Chachapoyas, then take the taxi to Kuélap.

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