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How to get fromPuerto Maldonado to Aguas Calientesby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Maldonado to Aguas Calientes by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PEM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    6h 30m
    $113–1,749

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 52m
    $47–704

  3. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus Puerto Maldonado
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    14h 51m
    $75–1,620

Puerto Maldonado to Aguas Calientes by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Puerto Maldonado, Peru and Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Maldonado to Aguas Calientes. However, you can take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, then take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puerto Maldonado to Machu Picchu Pueblo via Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, Avenida Ferrocarril, and Ollantaytambo in around 12h 52m.

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