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How to get fromAustralia to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Australia to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SYD - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    30h 8m
    $1,090–3,732

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

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CBR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 12m
    $727–3,519

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MEL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 24m
    $1,195–3,535

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

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BNE - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 41m
    $938–3,633

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane OOL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    33h 29m
    $776–3,516

  6. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MCY - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    34h 10m
    $925–4,015

  7. Fly Sydney International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane SYD - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    44h 43m
    $990–2,637

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration22h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$603Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,167.7 km
  • Duration: 30h 8m

What companies run services between Australia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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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