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How to get fromNepal to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or car

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

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

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane KTM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    38h 55m
    $1,045–2,886

  2. Drive, train, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dhangadhi to Khatimacar car
    2. Take the train from Khatima to Bareillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bareilly to New Delhitrain train
    4. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane DEL - CUZ
    5. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    46h 15m
    $640–3,459

  3. Drive to Pantnagar Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from Dhangadhi to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)car car
    2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PGH - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    46h 2m
    $1,495–5,444

  4. Train to Darbhanga Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Jaynagar to Darbhanga Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Darbhanga Airport (DBR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane DBR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    47h 45m
    $978–4,631

  5. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane KTM - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    41h 5m
    $1,628–3,441

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration33h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,306.8 km
  • Duration: 38h 55m

What companies run services between Nepal and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Nepal to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 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 drive to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) 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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