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How to get fromMadrid to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Madrid to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MAD - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 20m
    $626–2,568

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane MAD - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    31h 47m
    $563–2,126

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration14h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,361.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 20m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 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 train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Puerto Maldonado (PEM), take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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