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Callao to Machu Picchu

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Callao to Machu Picchu. The best route is Fly, Train + Bus, a distance of 511.554 km.

  1. Fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LIM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    7h 35m
    $120–1,690

  2. Bus, Train + Bus via Plaza Center San Martín de Porres

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    28h 31m
    $101–1,654

  3. Bus, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus Lima
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    22h
    $123–1,684

  4. Drive 1,003.9 km

    1. Drive from Callao to Machu Picchucar car 1,003.9 km
    17h 6m
    $151–218

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from San Juan to Abancaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 5h

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar301Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 700.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Callao to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 a vehicle from Callao to Machu Picchu via Lima Plaza Norte, Cusco, Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 22h.

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