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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane FRA - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 4m
    $811–2,993

  2. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane DUS - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 58m
    $527–3,346

  3. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BRU - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 19m
    $584–3,123

  4. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AMS - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 24m
    $757–2,821

  5. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane DUS - AYP
    3. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    30h 33m
    $787–2,751

Frankfurt (FRA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration21h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) 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 D-Flughafen Bf, walk to D-Flughafen Bf, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, walk to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 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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