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How to get fromCopacabana to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Copacabana to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeSDU - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    19h 22m
    $340–2,189

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Rondonópolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Rondonópolis to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviáriobus
    3. Take the bus from Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário to Cuscobus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
    5. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
    3d 4h
    $298–481

  3. Drive 4,133.5 km

    1. Drive from Copacabana to Machu Picchucar4,133.5 km
    2d 8h
    $622–898

  4. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeGIG - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    17h 58m
    $337–2,077

  5. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Campo Grandebus
    2. Take the bus from Campo Grande to Cuscobus
    3. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    3d 13h
    $435–890

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Copacabana, Brazil and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Copacabana to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 483 bus to Comando Aéreo Leste, walk to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) 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 Bicalho, walk to Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio, take the bus to Rodoviária de Rondonópolis, take the bus to Cuiabá, Terminal Rodoviário, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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