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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Colca Canyonby train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Colca Canyon by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco to Chivaybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Chivay to Colca Canyontaxi taxi
    17h 31m
    $169–768

  2. Drive 643.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Colca Canyoncar car 643.1 km
    13h 16m
    $97–140

  3. Bus and Train, fly, bus, taxi

    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 Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane CUZ - AQP
    3. Take the bus from Arequipa Airport to Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Terminal Terrestre Bernardo Ocsa Yajo to Colca Canyontaxi taxi
    13h 26m
    $159–425

  4. Tour, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Colca Canyonshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colca Canyon to Colca Canyontaxi taxi
    5d 18h

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Colca Canyon, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Colca Canyon. However, you can take the bus to Aguas Calientes, walk to Machu Picchu Pueblo, take the train to Ollantaytambo, walk to Avenida Ferrocarril, take the bus to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, take the bus to Chivay, then take the taxi to Colca Canyon. Alternatively, you can drive from Machu Picchu to Colca Canyon in around 13h 16m.

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