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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MEL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 10m
    $920–3,340

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane MEL - 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
    2d 1h
    $741–2,511

  3. Fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane MEL - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    41h 50m
    $1,010–2,575

  4. Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane MEL - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus 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
    35h 55m
    $997–3,009

  5. Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane MEL - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    35h 35m

  6. Fly to Andahuaylas, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane MEL - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    45h 8m
    $742–1,897

  7. Fly to Francisco Carle Airport, taxi, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)plane plane MEL - JAU
    2. Take the taxi from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Chilcataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Chilca to Andahuaylasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Cachorabus bus
    5. Drive from Cachora to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 10h
    $1,255–3,156

  8. Fly to Cobija Airport, fly to La Paz Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cobija (CIJ)plane plane MEL - CIJ
    2. Fly from Cobija Airport to La Paz Airportplane plane
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 8h
    $866–3,594

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration28h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$823Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,263.8 km
  • Duration: 27h 10m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 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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