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How to get fromMatarani to Machu Picchuby taxi, bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Matarani to Machu Picchu by taxi, bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Matarani to Arequipataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 1m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mollendo to Arequipabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa 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
    18h 18m
    $75–745

  3. Drive 778.6 km

    1. Drive from Matarani to Machu Picchucar car 778.6 km
    13h 36m
    $117–169

  4. Bus, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mollendo to Arequipabus bus
    2. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AQP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 14m
    $140–1,792

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Mollendo to Arequipabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Urubambashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Urubamba to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    2d 19h
    $546–665

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Mollendo to Arequipabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Avenida Pardo to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    4. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    15h 3m

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 689.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 1m

What companies run services between Matarani, Arequipa, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Matarani to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Arequipa, take the bus to Cusco, 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 drive from Matarani to Machu Picchu in around 13h 36m.

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