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

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There are 6 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Puno by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    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 Bus Station to Punobus bus
    10h 19m
    $58–657

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Terminal Terrestre del Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to Punobus bus
    10h 46m
    $26–57

  3. Bus and Train, train

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train Machu Picchu
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Punotrain train Cusco
    17h 12m
    $357–5,872

  4. Drive 600.2 km

    1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Punocar car 600.2 km
    10h 47m
    $91–131

  5. Bus and Train, fly

    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 Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane CUZ - JUL
    12h 30m
    $255–775

  6. Bus and Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain train Machu Picchu
    2. Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Punobus bus Cusco / ...
    15h 10m
    $277–1,472

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Machu Picchu to Puno via Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Pueblo, Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco, and Cusco - Wanchaq in around 17h 12m.

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