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How to get fromBarcelona to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Barcelona to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BCN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 14m
    $630–3,021
  2. Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MAD - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 11m
    $608–3,221

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, walk to Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, take the train to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, walk to Nuevos Ministerios, take the line 8 subway to Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 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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