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How to get fromWellington to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Wellington to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Wellington, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane WLG - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 41m
    $580–3,121

  2. Train to Paraparaumu, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PPQ - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 38m
    $683–3,377

  3. Bus to Palmerston, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PMR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    33h 27m
    $688–3,350

  4. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane WAG - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    35h 3m
    $649–3,364

  5. Train to Auckland, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AKL - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    38h 49m
    $698–3,098

  6. Car ferry to Woodbourne Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BHE - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    37h 56m
    $901–3,894

  7. Bus to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus bus
    2. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane NPE - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    38h 51m
    $634–3,346

  8. Bus, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus bus
    3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane NPL - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    39h 2m
    $679–3,322

Wellington (WLG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration27h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$530Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,983.1 km
  • Duration: 30h 41m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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 train to Paraparaumu Station, walk to Paraparaumu Station Stop A, take the line 260 bus to Kāpiti Road opposite Cedar Drive, walk to Paraparaumu (PPQ) 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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