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How to get fromNew Zealand to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New Zealand to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AKL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 30m
    $556–2,919

  2. Fly from Wellington, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane WLG - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 45m
    $580–3,122

  3. Fly from Christchurch International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CHC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    31h 44m
    $678–3,218

  4. Fly from Tauranga Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TRG - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 52m
    $689–3,231

  5. Fly from Palmerston, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PMR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    31h 6m
    $827–3,717

  6. Bus to Rotorua, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ROT - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 9m

Auckland (AKL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration25h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$484Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,196.5 km
  • Duration: 28h 30m

What companies run services between New Zealand and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from New Zealand to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) 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 Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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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