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

The cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Lima is to taxi and bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 23h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Lima is to Bus and Train and fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $130 - $550.

How far is it from Machu Picchu to Lima?

The distance between Machu Picchu and Lima is 708 km. The road distance is 1000.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Machu Picchu to Lima without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 23h 45m and costs $50 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Machu Picchu to Lima, including transfers.

Can I drive from Machu Picchu to Lima?

Yes, the driving distance between Machu Picchu to Lima is 1000 km. It takes approximately 16h 44m to drive from Machu Picchu to Lima.

Where can I stay near Lima?

There are 2378+ hotels available in Lima.

Machu Picchu to Lima - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus and Train, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Lima by train, plane, taxi, bus, 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.

Bus and Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco
2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)CUZ - LIM
8h 52m
$136–530
Taxi, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Abancay
2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de JulioLima
23h 45m
$50–95
Drive 1,000.4 km
1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Lima1,000.4 km
16h 44m
$151–218
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo
2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco
3. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Plaza Norte
29h 4m
$74–708
Train, bus via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo
2. Take the bus from Avenida Ferrocarril to Terminal Terrestre del Cusco
3. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
31h 4m
$84–693

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

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Machu Picchu to Lima.

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Distance: 708.3 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Lima. 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 Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), then take the taxi to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Abancay then take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio.

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