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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Victoria Fallsby train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Victoria Falls by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus and Train, fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula 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 Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane plane CUZ - LVI
    30h 51m
    $773–2,181

  2. Bus and Train, fly to Victoria Falls Airport

    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 Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane plane CUZ - VFA
    30h 39m
    $671–1,876

  3. Bus and Train, fly to Bulawayo, 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 Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane CUZ - BUQ
    3. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Victoria Fallsbus bus
    38h 8m
    $834–2,246

  4. Bus and Train, fly to Katima Mulilo 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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA)plane plane CUZ - MPA
    3. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Livingstonebus bus
    38h 30m
    $1,007–2,819

  5. Bus and Train, fly to Kasane, 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 Kasane (BBK)plane plane CUZ - BBK
    3. Take the bus from Kazungula to Livingstonebus bus
    34h 45m
    $1,041–2,901

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$740Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,483.5 km
  • Duration: 30h 51m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Victoria Falls. 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 Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), then drive to Victoria Falls. 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 Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), walk to Victoria Falls Airport, take the shuttle to Zambia Border, then drive to Victoria Falls.

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