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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tumbes to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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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 56m
    $214–1,835

  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
    $119–180

  3. Bus, Train + Bus via Lima

    1. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    40h 47m
    $151–1,722

  4. Drive  2,239.7 km

    1. Drive from Tumbes to Machu Picchucar car 2,239.7 km
    34h 3m
    $337–487

  5. Bus, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Urubambashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Urubamba to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    4d
    $554–696

  6. 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
    2d 3h
    $128–1,689

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,571 km
  • Duration: 10h 56m

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 Paseo de la República, Flores, Amazonas, Lima Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 40h 47m.

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