What is the cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu is to bus and taxi which costs $100 - $220 and takes 47h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 13h and costs $300 - $2,100.

How far is it from Cuenca to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Cuenca and Machu Picchu is 1530 km. The road distance is 2394.3 km.

How do I travel from Cuenca to Machu Picchu without a car?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and taxi via Chiclayo which takes 45h 51m and costs $110 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 13h to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Machu Picchu is 2394 km. It takes approximately 36h 54m to drive from Cuenca to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 145+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Cuenca to Machu Picchu - 6 ways to travel via plane, Train + Bus, bus, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cuenca, Train + Bus
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)CUE - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
13h
$306–2,039
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillas
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la República
3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancay
4. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchu
47h 46m
$104–211
Bus, taxi via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Chiclayo
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Lima
3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancay
4. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchu
45h 51m
$111–191
Drive 2,394.3 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Machu Picchu2,394.3 km
36h 54m
$360–520
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)GYE - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
13h 52m
$389–2,250
Bus to Tumbes, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillas
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)TBP - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
15h 33m
$197–1,919

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

5Weekly Planes

10h 24mAverage Duration

$275Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu.

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Distance: 1,530.4 km
Duration: 13h

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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