What is the cheapest way to get from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive which costs $35 - $75 and takes 15h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $120 - $1,800.

How far is it from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Madre de Dios and Machu Picchu is 433 km. The road distance is 667.6 km.

How do I travel from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu without a car?

The best way to get from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Train + Bus which takes 15h 26m and costs $85 - $1,700.

How long does it take to get from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu is 668 km. It takes approximately 17h 18m to drive from Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 166+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Madre de Dios to Machu Picchu - 4 ways to travel via plane, Train + Bus

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

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Fly, Train + Bus
best
1. Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane PEM - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
7h 5m
$125–1,761
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus
2. Take the bus from Avenida Pardo to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
3. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar
15h 24m
$39–71
Drive 667.6 km
1. Drive from Puerto Maldonado to Machu Picchucar 667.6 km
17h 18m
$101–145
Bus, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus Puerto Maldonado
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Cusco
15h 26m
$87–1,632

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

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46 minAverage Duration

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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 a bus from Puerto Maldonado to Machu Picchu via Cusco, Avenida Pardo, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 15h 24m.

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