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How to get fromMachu Picchu to Cuencaby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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

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

    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 Tumbes (TBP)plane plane CUZ - TBP
    3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus bus
    16h 38m
    $201–409

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus bus
    47h 32m
    $130–200

  3. Drive, bus via Chiclayo

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancaycar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuencabus bus
    45h 50m
    $145–215

  4. Drive  2,439.8 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Cuencacar car 2,439.8 km
    37h 37m
    $367–530

  5. Bus and Train to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, 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 José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane CUZ - GYE
    3. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuencataxi taxi
    15h 59m
    $390–755

  6. Drive to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, fly to Tumbes, bus

    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 Tumbes (TBP)plane plane AYP - TBP
    3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus bus
    17h 4m
    $173–525

  7. Drive, bus #2

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Abancay Bus Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Abancay Bus Station to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus bus
    2d 8h
    $183–275

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tumbes (TBP) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,800.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 38m

What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Cuenca, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Cuenca. 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 Tumbes (TBP), drive to Huaquillas, then take the bus to Cuenca. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machu Picchu to Cuenca via Abancay, Lima 28 de Julio, Lima, and Chiclayo in around 45h 50m.

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