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How to get fromRio Branco to Machu Picchuby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Rio Branco 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
    25h 54m
    $147–833

  2. Drive 1,140.8 km

    1. Drive from Rio Branco to Machu Picchucar car 1,140.8 km
    25h 24m
    $172–248

  3. Bus to Puerto Maldonado, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rio Branco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    2. Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PEM - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 24m
    $181–1,848

  4. Drive to Cobija, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from Rio Branco to Cobija-Airport-CIJcar car
    2. Fly from Cobija (CIJ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CIJ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 36m
    $329–2,449

Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,142.8 km
  • Duration: 25h 54m

What companies run services between Rio Branco, Brazil and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Rio Branco to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can drive from Rio Branco to Machu Picchu in around 25h 24m.

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