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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SYD - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 50m
    $993–3,517

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane SYD - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 1h
    $747–2,524

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane SYD - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    41h 40m
    $1,017–2,592

  4. Fly to Andahuaylas, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Andahuaylas (ANS)plane plane SYD - ANS
    2. Drive from Andahuaylas (ANS) to Machu Picchucar car
    45h 23m
    $747–1,910

  5. Fly to Francisco Carle Airport, taxi, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)plane plane SYD - JAU
    2. Take the taxi from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Chilcataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Chilca to Andahuaylasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Cachorabus bus
    5. Drive from Cachora to Machu Picchucar car
    2d 10h
    $1,263–3,177

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration25h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$573Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,155.6 km
  • Duration: 26h 50m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) 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 fly to Puerto Maldonado (PEM), take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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