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

The cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Tumbes is to taxi and bus which costs $90 - $200 and takes 42h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Tumbes is to Bus and Train and fly which takes 11h 46m and costs $170 - $700.

How far is it from Machu Picchu to Tumbes?

The distance between Machu Picchu and Tumbes is 1572 km. The road distance is 2266.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Machu Picchu to Tumbes without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 42h 25m and costs $90 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Machu Picchu to Tumbes, including transfers.

Can I drive from Machu Picchu to Tumbes?

Yes, the driving distance between Machu Picchu to Tumbes is 2266 km. It takes approximately 34h 26m to drive from Machu Picchu to Tumbes.

Where can I stay near Tumbes?

There are 33+ hotels available in Tumbes.

Machu Picchu to Tumbes - 5 ways to travel via Bus and Train, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Tumbes 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 Tumbes (TBP)plane CUZ - TBP
11h 46m
$179–686
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 Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus
42h 25m
$91–191
Drive 2,266.2 km
1. Drive from Machu Picchu to Tumbescar 2,266.2 km
34h 26m
$341–492
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 Limabus
4. Take the bus from Lima to Tumbesbus
4d 6h
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 Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tumbesbus
46h 4m
$144–502

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

35Weekly Planes

4h 58mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Machu Picchu to Tumbes.

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Distance: 1,571.6 km
Duration: 11h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Machu Picchu to Tumbes. 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), then take the taxi to Tumbes. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Abancay, take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio, then take the bus to Tumbes.

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