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How to get fromPunta Arenas to Machu Picchuby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. 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 plane PUQ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 42m
    $282–2,240

  2. 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 bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Santa Cruz de la Sierrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to La Pazbus bus
    5. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus bus
    7. Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar car
    4d 12h
    $359–618

  3. Drive 5,650.7 km

    1. Drive from Punta Arenas to Machu Picchucar car 5,650.7 km
    2d 22h
    $850–1,227

  4. Bus to Puerto Natales, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal Rodoviariobus bus
    2. Fly from Puerto Natales (PNT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane PNT - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 39m
    $346–2,277

  5. Car ferry to Porvenir, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Punta Arenas to Porvenircarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Porvenir (WPR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane WPR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 38m
    $348–2,541

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandez to Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Río Gallegos to Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Córdoba T1 to Tacnabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tacna to Nascabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nazca to Abancaybus bus
    6. Drive from Abancay to Machu Picchucar car
    4d 22h
    $374–632

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,526.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 42m

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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