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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Puerto Maldonadoby train, plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Puerto Maldonado by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Bus and Train, fly

    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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane CUZ - PEM
    8h 16m
    $119–321

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    15h 4m
    $58–718

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambocar car
    2. Take the bus from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    15h 1m
    $60–99

  4. Drive 666.2 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Puerto Maldonadocar car 666.2 km
    17h 17m
    $101–145

  5. Bus and Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train Machu Picchu
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus Cusco
    16h 17m
    $81–193

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 433.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Puerto Maldonado, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Puerto Maldonado. 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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM), then take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Puerto Maldonado via Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Cusco in around 15h 1m.

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