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

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

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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
    $168–1,819

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Piura to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    39h 10m
    $118–178

  3. Drive 1,956.7 km

    1. Drive from Piura to Machu Picchucar car 1,956.7 km
    30h 27m
    $295–425

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    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
    $124–1,695

  5. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Piura to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d
    $136–1,715

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,443.3 km
  • Duration: 10h

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 and Abancay in around 39h 10m.

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