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

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

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TBP - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    10h 51m
    $174–1,806

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    3. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    42h 25m
    $120–181

  3. Drive 2,239.4 km

    1. Drive from Tumbes to Machu Picchucar car 2,239.4 km
    34h 4m
    $337–487

  4. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    45h 5m
    $140–1,708

  5. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Javier Pradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 2h
    $153–1,788

Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,571.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Tumbes to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Tumbes (TBP) 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 Tumbes to Machu Picchu via Lima 28 de Julio and Abancay in around 42h 25m.

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