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How to get fromMadre de Dios to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PEM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    7h 5m
    $123–1,728

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus Puerto Maldonado
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    15h 26m
    $86–1,632

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Pardo to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    15h 24m
    $156–216

  4. Drive  667.6 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Maldonado to Machu Picchucar car 667.6 km
    17h 18m
    $101–145

Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Madre de Dios, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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