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

The cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Machu Picchu is to car ferry and bus and taxi which costs $240 - $490 and takes 3 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Montevideo to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 16h and costs $340 - $2,300.

How far is it from Montevideo to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Montevideo and Machu Picchu is 2993 km. The road distance is 3623.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Montevideo to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3 days 6h and costs $300 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 16h to get from Montevideo to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Montevideo and Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is 2h behind Montevideo. It is currently 7:27 AM in Montevideo and 5:27 AM in Machu Picchu.

Can I drive from Montevideo to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Montevideo to Machu Picchu is 3624 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Montevideo to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 116+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Montevideo to Machu Picchu - 7 ways to travel via plane, and Train + Bus

There are 7 ways to get from Montevideo to Machu Picchu by plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Carrasco International Airport, Train + Bus
best
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane MVD - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
16h
$341–2,223
Car ferry, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus
4. Take the bus from Nazca to Abancaybus
5. Take the taxi from Abancay to Machu Picchutaxi
3d 14h
$248–485
Car ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to El Altobus
3. Take the bus from El Alto to San Pablo de Tiquinabus
4. Drive from San Pablo de Tiquina to Terminal Interregional de Desaguaderocar
5. Take the bus from Terminal Interregional de Desaguadero to Terminal Zonal Sur de Punobus
6. Take the bus from Puno to Raqchibus
7. Drive from Raqchi to Machu Picchucar
3d
$485–1,563
Drive 3,623.7 km
1. Drive from Montevideo to Machu Picchucar 3,623.7 km
2d 2h
$627–905
Car ferry to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane AEP - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
18h 13m
$337–2,200
Car ferry to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Fly from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane EZE - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
19h 39m
$398–2,281
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus
3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
5. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
3d 6h
$304–486

Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

24Weekly Planes

9h 43mAverage Duration

$261Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Montevideo to Machu Picchu.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,993.1 km
Duration: 16h

What companies run services between Montevideo, Uruguay and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Montevideo to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the shuttle to Montevideo Airport, walk to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) 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 a car ferry from Puerto Montevideo to Machu Picchu via Puerto Madero, 1294 Martinez Zuviria Gustavo, 1555 Ramos Mejia Jose Maria Dr. Av., Terminal de Omnibus Retiro, El Alto, San Pablo de Tiquina, Terminal Interregional de Desaguadero, Terminal Zonal Sur de Puno, Puno, and Raqchi in around 3d.

Airlines