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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CMB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    33h 56m
    $1,102–4,347

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

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane CMB - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    39h 51m
    $1,802–4,552

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

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane CMB - 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
    40h 1m
    $2,575–3,418

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

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane CMB - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    41h 40m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration35h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$926Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,004.7 km
  • Duration: 33h 56m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB 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 taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP), then drive to Machu Picchu.

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