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How to get fromRome to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane FCO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 27m
    $729–3,021

  2. Train to Naples Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain train
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane NAP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 28m
    $501–3,072

  3. Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane FLR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 51m
    $539–3,185

  4. Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CIA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 15m
    $577–3,227

  5. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane FCO - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    29h 7m
    $629–1,926

  6. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane FCO - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    34h 22m

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration20h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,682.5 km
  • Duration: 26h 27m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Rome to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 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 the train to Firenze S.M.N., walk to Alamanni - Stazione Smn, take the vehicle to Florence Airport (FLR), walk to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) 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.

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