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How to get fromPuerto Natales to Machu Picchuby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Puerto Natales, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PNT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 49m
    $318–2,049

  2. Bus to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Punta Arenas Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PUQ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 50m
    $305–2,050

  3. Ferry, bus, drive via Lima

    1. Take the ferry from Puerto Natales to Puerto Monttferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Terminal San Borjabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja 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
    7d 2h
    $656–1,330

  4. Ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Puerto Natales to Puerto Monttferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt to Terminal Sur de Santiagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Sur de Santiago to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lima Terminal Excluciva to Abancaybus bus
    5. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    7d 8h
    $522–1,265

  5. Drive  5,578.3 km

    1. Drive from Puerto Natales to Machu Picchucar car 5,578.3 km
    2d 22h
    $839–1,212

Puerto Natales (PNT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,364.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 49m

What companies run services between Puerto Natales, Chile and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Natales to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Puerto Natales (PNT) 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 ferry from Puerto Natales to Machu Picchu via Puerto Montt, Avenida Pacheco Altamirano / San Ignacio, Puerto Montt, Terminal de Buses de Puerto Montt, Terminal San Borja, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima 28 de Julio, and Abancay in around 7d 2h.

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