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How to get fromMelbourne to Machu Picchuby plane, train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeMEL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    29h 49m
    $837–3,627

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)planeMEL - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    2d 5h
    $681–2,580

  3. Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeMEB - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    34h 1m
    $729–3,619

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$762Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the line 59 vehicle to Bradshaw St/Keilor Rd #51, walk to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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