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

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

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  1. Fly from Pereira, 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
    $288–2,324

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transportes de Armeniabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Armenia to Terminal de Transporte 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
    3d
    $249–368

  3. Drive  3,653.5 km

    1. Drive from Pereira to Machu Picchucar car 3,653.5 km
    2d 9h
    $550–794

  4. Bus to Manizales, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Pereira to Terminal de Transportes de Manizalesbus bus
    2. Fly from Manizales (MZL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MZL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 46m
    $449–3,122

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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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 Transportes de Armenia, Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 3d.

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