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How to get fromPanama City to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PTY - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 29m
    $373–2,143

  2. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BLB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    14h 25m
    $282–2,335

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,784.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 29m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Panama City to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, walk to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 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 taxi to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) 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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