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How to get fromRio de Janeiro (State) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro (State) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SDU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 55m
    $360–2,314

  2. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GIG - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    16h 34m
    $347–2,097

  3. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Rondonópolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Rondonópolis to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    3d 4h
    $496–888

  4. Drive  4,114 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Machu Picchucar car 4,114 km
    2d 8h
    $619–894

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,321.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 55m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro (State), Brazil and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro (State) 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 vehicle from Tiradentes to Machu Picchu via Rodoviaria, Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, Rodoviária de Rondonópolis, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Cusco, Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 3d 4h.

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