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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro 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
    16h 15m
    $373–2,207

  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 37m
    $346–2,076

  3. Bus, drive

    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 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 4h
    $364–742

  4. Drive 4,113.6 km

    1. Drive from Rio de Janeiro to Machu Picchucar car 4,113.6 km
    2d 8h
    $619–894

  5. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio 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
    3d 12h
    $381–830

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,321.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro 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 bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Machu Picchu via Rodoviária de Rondonópolis, Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 3d 4h.

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