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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Machu Picchu by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane SIF - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    44h 17m
    $1,115–3,221

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

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Darbhanga Airport (DBR)car car
    2. Fly from Darbhanga Airport (DBR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane DBR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 1h
    $760–3,966

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

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane KTM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    41h 55m
    $1,114–3,172

  4. Bus to Bharatpur Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BHR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 3h
    $1,882–4,422

  5. Bus to Gorakhpur Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GOP - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 9h
    $818–4,059

  6. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane KTM - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    44h 45m
    $1,308–3,120

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

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane KTM - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 2h

Simara Airport (SIF) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration40h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$623Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Simara Airport (SIF) 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 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 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.

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