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How to get fromPuno to Machu Picchuby bus, train, car, plane or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    9h 24m
    $69–656

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi taxi
    10h 16m
    $37–57

  3. Train, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Puno to Cusco - Wanchaqtrain train Puno
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    16h 7m
    $327–6,976

  4. Drive 596.7 km

    1. Drive from Puno to Machu Picchucar car 596.7 km
    10h 6m
    $90–130

  5. Fly, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JUL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    12h 15m
    $245–2,005

  6. Bus, Bus and Train

    1. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Real Inka Carbus bus Cusco / ...
    2. Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train Cusco
    15h 5m
    $278–1,434

Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Puno to Machu Picchu via Cusco - Wanchaq, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Aguas Calientes in around 16h 7m.

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