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How to get fromLima to Cerro Machupicchuby plane, train, unknown or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lima to Cerro Machupicchu by plane, train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly, Train + Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeLIM - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    3. Walk from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Cerro Machupicchuunknown
    7h 14m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to AbancaybusLima
    2. Walk from Abancay to Cerro Machupicchuunknown
    17h 40m

  3. Bus, travel via Lima Javier Prado

    1. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to AbancaybusLima
    2. Walk from Abancay to Cerro Machupicchuunknown
    17h 50m

  4. Bus, travel via Cusco

    1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
    2. Take the bus from Qorikancha to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
    3. Walk from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Cerro Machupicchuunknown
    23h 45m

  5. Bus, train, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Cerro Machupicchuunknown
    26h 25m

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar242Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Cerro Machupicchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Lima to Cerro Machupicchu. However, you can take the taxi to Jorge Chávez International 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, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, then travel to Cerro Machupicchu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Cerro Machupicchu via Abancay in around 17h 40m.

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