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

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

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  1. Fly from Cuenca, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CUE - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 44m
    $356–2,232

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    47h 47m
    $104–211

  3. Bus, taxi via Chiclayo

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Chiclayobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Limabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancaybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    45h 51m
    $114–194

  4. Drive 2,412.3 km

    1. Drive from Cuenca to Machu Picchucar car 2,412.3 km
    37h 13m
    $363–524

  5. Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GYE - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    13h 38m
    $378–2,238

  6. Bus to Tumbes, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus bus
    2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TBP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    15h 33m
    $167–1,949

Cuenca (CUE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cuenca to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 Chiclayo, take the bus to Lima, walk to Lima 28 de Julio, take the bus to Abancay, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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