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

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There are 7 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
    31h 26m
    $579–3,121

  2. 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
    34h 32m
    $687–3,349

  3. 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 33m
    $702–3,368

  4. 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
    39h 30m
    $1,210–3,676

  5. 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
    38h 56m
    $848–3,588

  6. 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
    39h 51m
    $683–3,345

  7. 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
    40h 2m
    $727–3,410

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration29h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,983.1 km
  • Duration: 31h 26m

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 bus to Palmerston North, walk to MSBH - Platform 2, take the line 101 bus to Airport - Outer Stop 3, walk to Palmerston (PMR) 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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