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How to get fromUlaanbaatar to Machu Picchuby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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

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

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    1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane UBN - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    35h 59m
    $589–3,132

  2. Taxi, fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane UBN - JUL
    3. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    5. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    45h 34m
    $912–2,904

  3. Taxi, fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane UBN - AYP
    3. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    39h 4m
    $889–2,437

  4. Taxi, fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane UBN - AQP
    3. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    43h 48m

  5. Taxi, fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane UBN - PEM
    3. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    5. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    45h 45m
    $676–2,540

New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration33h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,381.1 km
  • Duration: 35h 59m

What companies run services between Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Ulaanbaatar to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) 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 New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) airport, fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL), walk to Juliaca Airport, take the shuttle to Puno, walk to Puno, take the bus to Cusco Bus Station, walk to Terminal Terrestre del 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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