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How to get fromMelbourne to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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

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    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
    29h 24m
    $1,195–3,535

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport 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 4h
    $730–2,642

  3. Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MEB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 6h
    $779–3,519

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport 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
    44h 44m
    $945–2,540

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport 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
    2d
    $1,118–3,406

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport 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
    38h 44m

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration21h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$856Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,284.3 km
  • Duration: 29h 24m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 line 59 vehicle to Bradshaw St/Keilor Rd #51, walk to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) 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.

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