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How to get fromScotland to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or car

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EDI - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 47m
    $938–3,328

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GLA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 5m
    $430–2,821

  3. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ABZ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 9m
    $581–3,424

  4. Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane INV - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    39h 24m
    $582–3,424

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane EDI - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    29h 27m
    $638–2,033

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,103.5 km
  • Duration: 26h 47m

What companies run services between Scotland and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 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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