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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeATH - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    28h 57m
    $686–2,726

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)planeATH - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    42h 28m
    $630–2,479

  3. Fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)planeATH - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar
    34h 31m
    $636–2,231

  4. Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)planeATH - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    38h 32m
    $959–3,148

  5. Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)planeATH - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    38h 9m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration23h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) 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 subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP), then drive to Machu Picchu.

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