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

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

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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 Tumbes (TBP)plane plane CUZ - TBP
    11h 46m
    $169–366

  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
    42h 25m
    $123–185

  3. Drive 2,266.8 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Tumbescar car 2,266.8 km
    34h 25m
    $341–493

  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 to Tumbesbus bus
    4d 6h

  5. 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 Tumbesbus bus
    2d 2h
    $147–352

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tumbes (TBP) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,571.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Tumbes. 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 Tumbes (TBP), then take the taxi to Tumbes. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Tumbes via Abancay and Lima Paseo de la República in around 42h 25m.

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