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

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There are 6 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Victoria Falls by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, 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 13m
    $773–2,181

  2. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, 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
    $721–1,976

  3. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International 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 Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane plane AYP - LVI
    29h 41m
    $1,280–3,417

  4. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, 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 50m
    $891–2,401

  5. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Victoria Falls 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 Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane plane AYP - VFA
    30h 24m
    $1,178–3,112

  6. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Bulawayo, bus

    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 Bulawayo (BUQ)plane plane AYP - BUQ
    3. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Victoria Fallsbus bus
    36h 59m
    $1,224–3,173

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration22h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$740Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,483.5 km
  • Duration: 30h 13m

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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