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

The cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Trujillo is to taxi and bus via Lima which costs $80 - $140 and takes 33h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Trujillo is to Bus and Train and fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $160 - $700.

How far is it from Machu Picchu to Trujillo?

The distance between Machu Picchu and Trujillo is 1116 km. The road distance is 1571.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Machu Picchu to Trujillo without a car is to taxi and bus via Lima which takes 33h 53m and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Machu Picchu to Trujillo, including transfers.

Can I drive from Machu Picchu to Trujillo?

Yes, the driving distance between Machu Picchu to Trujillo is 1571 km. It takes approximately 25h 4m to drive from Machu Picchu to Trujillo.

Where can I stay near Trujillo?

There are 222+ hotels available in Trujillo.

Machu Picchu to Trujillo - 6 ways to travel via Bus and Train, plane, and taxi

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

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 , Cuscotrain
2. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU)plane CUZ - TRU
11h 6m
$166–654
Taxi, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Abancaytaxi
2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus
3. Take the bus from Lima La Victoria to Trujillobus
34h 15m
$74–140
Taxi, bus via Lima
1. Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Abancaytaxi
2. Take the bus from Abancay to Lima 28 de Juliobus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Trujillobus
33h 53m
$83–137
Drive 1,571.3 km
1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Trujillocar 1,571.3 km
25h 4m
$237–342
Tour, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cuscoshuttle
2. Take the bus from Cusco to Ayacuchobus
3. Take the bus from Ayacucho to Lima Javier Pradobus
4. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Trujillobus
3d 21h
Bus and Train, bus
1. Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain
2. Take the bus from Cusco to Talaverabus
3. Take the bus from Talavera to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
4. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Trujillobus
40h 41m
$143–441

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) flights

33Weekly Planes

5h 13mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Machu Picchu to Trujillo.

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Distance: 1,115.9 km
Duration: 11h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Trujillo. 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 Capitán Fap Carlos Martínez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU), then take the taxi to Trujillo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Abancay, take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio, walk to Lima, take the bus to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, then take the bus to Trujillo.

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