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

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

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ATH - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 15m
    $475–3,025

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane ATH - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    40h 26m
    $620–2,332

  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)plane plane ATH - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    33h 45m
    $785–2,130

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

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane ATH - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    34h 30m
    $708–2,797

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

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane ATH - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    36h 5m

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration22h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,585.5 km
  • Duration: 28h 15m

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 Athens Airport, 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 Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Puerto Maldonado (PEM), take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado, take the bus to 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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