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

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

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  1. Fly from Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SSA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 30m
    $416–2,366

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salvador to Porto Velhobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Porto Velho to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    4. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    3d 9h
    $176–622

  3. Drive 5,078.3 km

    1. Drive from Salvador to Machu Picchucar car 5,078.3 km
    3d 1h
    $764–1,103

  4. Bus to Santa Maria Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Salvador to Aracajubus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (AJU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AJU - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 35m
    $464–2,788

  5. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Salvador to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    4d 14h
    $402–1,087

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,776.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Salvador to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 1001 bus to Salvador Airport, walk to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) 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 bus from Salvador to Machu Picchu via Porto Velho, Porto Velho, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 3d 9h.

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