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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    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
    29h 13m
    $988–3,531

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport 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 3h
    $725–2,639

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

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CBR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 2h
    $753–3,563

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane OAG - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 49m
    $807–3,661

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration25h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$570Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,167.7 km
  • Duration: 29h 13m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 Canberra, walk to City Interchange Plt 4, take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 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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