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How to get fromMérida to Machu Picchuby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Mérida to Machu Picchu by train or plane

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  1. Train to Cancún International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Mérida Teya to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuertotrain train
    2. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CUN - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 44m
    $366–2,651

  2. Fly from Mérida International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mérida International Airport (MID) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MID - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    22h 34m
    $316–2,566

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,585.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 44m

What companies run services between Mérida, Mexico and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Mérida to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Estación Tren Maya Cancún Aeropuerto, walk to Estación Tren Maya Cancún, take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) 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 bus to C-127 x 92 Col. Emiliano Zapata Sur_2000, walk to Merida-Airport-MID 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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