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

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport 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)planeCMB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    36h 22m
    $804–3,749

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeKCT - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    2d 4h
    $693–3,438

  3. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)planeCMB - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar
    41h 46m
    $1,304–3,754

  4. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)planeCMB - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    2d
    $1,198–4,102

  5. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)planeCMB - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    43h 56m
    $1,777–5,371

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

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)planeCMB - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    44h 6m

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration34h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$700Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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