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

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

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  1. Fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane KEF - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    29h 23m
    $828–3,420

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane KEF - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus 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
    36h 39m
    $672–2,573

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

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane KEF - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    35h 15m

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

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane KEF - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    30h 38m
    $778–2,825

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

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane KEF - 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
    32h 58m
    $1,001–3,242

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration25h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$482Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iceland and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Iceland to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the line 55 bus to KEF - Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) 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 line 55 bus to KEF - Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), walk to Arequipa Airport, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa, walk to Arequipa, take the bus to Cusco, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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