What is the cheapest way to get from Lima to Aguas Calientes?

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Aguas Calientes is to bus and train which costs $60 - $700 and takes 25h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lima to Aguas Calientes?

The fastest way to get from Lima to Aguas Calientes is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $110 - $1,800.

How far is it from Lima to Aguas Calientes?

The distance between Lima and Aguas Calientes is 705 km.

How do I travel from Lima to Aguas Calientes without a car?

The best way to get from Lima to Aguas Calientes without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 8m and costs $60 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Lima to Aguas Calientes?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Lima to Aguas Calientes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aguas Calientes?

There are 134+ hotels available in Aguas Calientes.

Lima to Aguas Calientes - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and Train + Bus

There are 3 ways to get from Lima to Aguas Calientes by plane, train, or bus

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

Fly, Train + Bus
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane LIM - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
7h 11m
$110–1,777
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
2. Take the bus from Qorikancha to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus
3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
25h 8m
$60–654
Bus, train via Lima - Luna Pizarro
1. Take the bus from Lima - Luna Pizarro to Cuscobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus
3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
26h 21m
$68–703

Lima to Aguas Calientes by bus and train

56Weekly Services

26h 21mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lima to Aguas Calientes.

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Distance: 705.4 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Lima to Aguas Calientes. However, you can take the taxi to Lima-Airport-LIM airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, then take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Machu Picchu Pueblo via Cusco, Qorikancha, Avenida Ferrocarril, and Ollantaytambo in around 25h 8m.

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