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

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Machu Picchu by plane, train, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Nairobi 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
    43h 29m
    $676–3,116

  2. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane WIL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 9h
    $690–3,097

  3. Shuttle, taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JRO - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 10h
    $842–3,562

  4. Fly Nairobi 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 6h
    $811–2,623

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration37hAverage Duration
Ticket$617Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,161.2 km
  • Duration: 43h 29m

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 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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