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

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There are 7 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Piura by train, plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and Train, fly to Piura International Airport

    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 Piura International Airport (PIU)plane plane CUZ - PIU
    11h 20m
    $160–385

  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 28 de Julio to Piurabus bus
    39h 4m
    $118–180

  3. Drive 1,984 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Piuracar car 1,984 km
    30h 49m
    $299–431

  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 Piurabus bus
    3d 22h

  5. Bus and Train, fly to Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias 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 Cap. Fap Víctor Montes Arias Airport (TYL)plane plane CUZ - TYL
    3. Take the bus from Talara to Piurabus bus
    15h 6m
    $189–544

  6. Bus and Train, fly to Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles 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 Cap. Fap José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX)plane plane CUZ - CIX
    3. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Piurabus bus
    15h 17m
    $175–429

  7. 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 Javier Prado to Piurabus bus
    47h 55m
    $130–277

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Piura International Airport (PIU) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,443.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Piura. 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 Piura International Airport (PIU). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Piura via Abancay and Lima 28 de Julio in around 39h 4m.

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