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How to get fromPereira to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Pereira (PEI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PEI - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 20m
    $404–2,061

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transporte Calibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Ipialesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 23h
    $249–364

  3. Drive 3,641.9 km

    1. Drive from Pereira to Machu Picchucar car 3,641.9 km
    2d 9h
    $548–791

  4. Bus, taxi, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to La Felisabus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Felisa to Terminal del Surbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    6. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 4h
    $1,023–1,122

Pereira (PEI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,199.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Pereira, Colombia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Pereira to Machu Picchu. However, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Machu Picchu via Terminal de Transporte Cali, Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 2d 23h.

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