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How to get fromPiura to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Piura to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Piura International Airport (PIU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PIU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h 4m
    $178–1,800

  2. Bus, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Piura to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    43h 55m
    $122–1,694

  3. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Piura to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    37h 32m
    $150–1,719

  4. Drive  1,956.9 km

    1. Drive from Piura to Machu Picchucar car 1,956.9 km
    30h 27m
    $295–425

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Piura to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Urubambashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Urubamba to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 21h
    $553–692

Piura International Airport (PIU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,443.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Piura 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 Piura to Machu Picchu via Lima 28 de Julio, Flores, Amazonas, Lima Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 37h 32m.

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