What is the cheapest way to get from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive via Santa Cruz de la Sierra which costs $350 - $650 and takes 4 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 19h 26m and costs $270 - $2,300.

How far is it from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Punta Arenas and Machu Picchu is 4527 km. The road distance is 5650.7 km.

How long does it take to get from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 19h 26m to get from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Punta Arenas and Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is 2h behind Punta Arenas. It is currently 12:18 AM in Punta Arenas and 10:18 PM in Machu Picchu.

Can I drive from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu is 5651 km. It takes approximately 2 days 22h to drive from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 168+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu - 6 ways to travel via plane, Train + Bus, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport, Train + Bus
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1. Fly from Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane PUQ - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
19h 26m
$273–2,225
Bus, drive via Santa Cruz de la Sierra
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1bus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Santa Cruz de la Sierrabus
4. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus
5. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus
6. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
7. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar
4d 12h
$359–618
Drive 5,650.7 km
1. Drive from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchucar 5,650.7 km
2d 22h
$850–1,227
Bus to Puerto Natales, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Rodoviariobus
2. Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane PNT - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
21h 39m
$346–2,278
Car ferry to Porvenir, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the carferry from Punta Arenas to Porvenircarferry
2. Fly from Porvenir (WPR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane WPR - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
28h 3m
$348–2,541
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1bus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Tacnabus
4. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus
5. Take the bus from Nazca to Abancaybus
6. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar
4d 22h
$374–637

Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

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12h 24mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu.

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Distance: 4,526.5 km
Duration: 19h 26m

What companies run services between Punta Arenas, Chile and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the shuttle to Punta Arenas Airport, walk to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) 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 bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Machu Picchu via Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos, Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1, Santa Cruz, La Paz, Terminal Terrestre del Cusco, and Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo in around 4d 12h.

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