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How to get fromSouth Africa to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from South Africa to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CPT - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 43m
    $532–2,923

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

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JNB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 47m
    $539–2,844

  3. Fly Cape Town International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane CPT - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    30h 28m
    $782–2,128

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration21h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$455Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,355.7 km
  • Duration: 25h 43m

What companies run services between South Africa and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from South Africa to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT 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 taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB 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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