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

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

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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
    37h 59m
    $589–3,132

  2. 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
    41h 4m
    $889–2,537

  3. 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
    46h 29m
    $912–3,004

  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
    45h 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
    47h 45m
    $674–2,539

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration33h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$529Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,381.1 km
  • Duration: 37h 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 Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP), then drive to Machu Picchu.

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