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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane NBO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    35h 44m
    $826–3,216

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane NBO - 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
    $913–2,724

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

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane NBO - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    42h 4m
    $1,176–2,721

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

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane NBO - 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
    46h 4m
    $1,149–3,088

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

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane NBO - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    47h 39m

Nairobi (NBO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration29h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$638Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,161.2 km
  • Duration: 35h 44m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) 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 JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) 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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