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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Athensby train, plane, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Athens by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CUZ - ATH
    27h 41m
    €686–3,131

  2. Bus and Train, bus to Puerto Maldonado, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus bus
    3. Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane PEM - ATH
    37h 59m
    €499–1,851

  3. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)car car
    2. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane AYP - ATH
    28h 17m
    €675–2,405

  4. Bus and Train, bus to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipabus bus
    3. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane AQP - ATH
    35h 22m

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€387Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, walk to Avenida Pardo, take the bus to Cusco Airport, walk to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, then take the subway to Στ.Μοναστηρακι. Alternatively, you can drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, then take the subway to Στ.Μοναστηρακι.

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