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How to get fromCairo to Machu Picchuby plane, train, car, or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CAI - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    31h 50m
    $566–3,316

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

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane CAI - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    39h 40m
    $826–2,821

  3. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane CAI - 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
    46h 27m
    $661–2,823

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

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane CAI - 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
    38h 35m
    $849–3,288

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

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane CAI - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    40h 15m

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration29h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,176.5 km
  • Duration: 31h 50m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) 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 Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP), then drive to Machu Picchu.

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