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There are 7 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Colombo by train, plane, bus, or car

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

    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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CUZ - CMB
    40h 1m
    Rs 287,018–1,085,518

  2. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Hatton, train

    cheapest
    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 Hatton (NUF)plane plane CUZ - NUF
    3. Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain train
    45h 34m
    Rs 280,248–1,080,568

  3. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

    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 Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CUZ - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    42h 33m
    Rs 285,381–1,081,631

  4. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Kandy, train

    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 Kandy (KDW)plane plane CUZ - KDW
    3. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    43h 14m
    Rs 280,918–1,079,918

  5. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AYP - CMB
    42h 42m
    Rs 432,662–1,545,900

  6. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Koggala, train

    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 Koggala (KCT)plane plane CUZ - KCT
    3. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    46h 34m
    Rs 308,728–978,418

  7. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    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 Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CUZ - WRZ
    3. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 3h
    Rs 310,218–976,618

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRs 255,986Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Colombo. 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, 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 Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Kandy.

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