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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Urubambaby train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain train Machu Picchu
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre de Urubambabus bus Aeroexpreso
    3h 45m

  2. Drive via Terminal Terrestre de Ollantaytambo 151.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Terminal Terrestre de Ollantaytambocar car 151.9 km
    4h 7m
    $22–35

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Urubambashuttle bus Imperial Tour Cusco
    2d 1h
    $473

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Urubambatrain train Machu Picchu
    4h 25m
    $87–962

  5. Drive 170.7 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Urubambacar car 170.7 km
    3h 44m
    $26–38

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 65.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Urubamba, Cusco, Peru?

Cusco Tours by RAP Travel Perú operates a shuttle from Machu Picchu to Urubamba on demand. Tickets cost $473 and the journey takes 2d 1h. Alternatively, PeruRail operates a train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Urubamba once daily. Tickets cost $75–950 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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