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How to get fromPorto Alegre to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane POA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 55m
    $404–2,025

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    5. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 15h
    $236–412

  3. Drive 3,782 km

    1. Drive from Porto Alegre to Machu Picchucar car 3,782 km
    2d 5h
    $569–822

  4. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Porto Alegre to Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grandebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Campo Grande to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    4d 3h
    $468–956

Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,933.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 55m

What companies run services between Porto Alegre, Brazil and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Porto Alegre to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Porto-Alegre-Airport-POA 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 a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Porto Alegre to Machu Picchu via Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 3d 15h.

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