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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Machu Picchu is to bus and taxi which costs $50 - $100 and takes 23h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $120 - $1,800.

How far is it from Lima to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Lima and Machu Picchu is 708 km. The road distance is 973.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 23h 45m and costs $50 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Lima to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lima to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Machu Picchu is 974 km. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Lima to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 145+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Lima to Machu Picchu - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, Train + Bus, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Lima 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, Train + Bus
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)LIM - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
7h 51m
$122–1,769
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to AbancayLima
2. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchu
23h 45m
$52–97
Drive 973.9 km
1. Drive from Lima to Machu Picchu973.9 km
16h 38m
$147–212
Bus, taxi via Lima Javier Prado
1. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to AbancayLima
2. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchu
23h 55m
$56–88
Bus, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cusco
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu PuebloCusco
26h 55m
$100–1,650
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cusco
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarril
3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo
29h 56m
$89–689

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

222Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lima to Machu Picchu.

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Distance: 707.8 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Lima to Machu Picchu. 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, 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 Abancay then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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