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

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There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Canberra 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
    30h 37m
    $727–3,519

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SYD - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    31h 14m
    $951–3,654

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane OAG - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    32h 24m
    $908–3,862

  4. Bus to Moruya Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MYA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    37h 1m
    $1,002–4,152

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration25h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,194.3 km
  • Duration: 30h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 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 Sydney International Airport, 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.

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