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How to get fromNairobi to Machu Picchuby plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane WIL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 9h
    $684–3,095

  2. Fly Nairobi to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane NBO - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d
    $676–3,216

  3. Fly Nairobi to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane NBO - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    42h 4m
    $1,076–2,721

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,112.6 km
  • Duration: 2d 9h

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Machu Picchu. However, you can 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 bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) 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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