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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Santiago de Compostelaby train, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Santiago de Compostela by train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Santiago De Compostela 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 Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane plane CUZ - SCQ
    26h
    €614–1,755

  2. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane CUZ - MAD
    3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    26h 20m
    €604–1,156

  3. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to A Coruña Airport, train

    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 A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane plane CUZ - LCG
    3. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    26h 4m
    €621–1,772

  4. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Vigo, train

    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 Vigo (VGO)plane plane CUZ - VGO
    3. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    26h 44m
    €677–1,780

  5. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)car car
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane plane AYP - SCQ
    27h 5m
    €1,017–2,798

  6. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to A Coruña Airport, train

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)car car
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane plane AYP - LCG
    3. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    26h 59m
    €1,024–2,815

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration19h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€553Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,121.2 km
  • Duration: 26h

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Santiago de Compostela, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Santiago de Compostela. 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 Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ), walk to Santiago de Compostela Aeropuerto, then take the bus to San Lázaro. Alternatively, 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 A Coruña Airport (LCG), walk to Aeroporto de Alvedro, take the bus to Alfonso Molina Frente E.A., walk to La Coruna-San Cristobal, then take the train to Santiago De Compostela.

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