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How to get fromRiyadh to Machu Picchuby car, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Drive from Riyadh to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane DOH - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    38h 4m
    $708–3,362

  2. Fly Riyadh to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane RUH - PEM
    2. Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    2d 3h
    $562–2,126

  3. Fly Riyadh to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane RUH - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    33h 36m
    $777–2,569

  4. Fly Riyadh to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)plane plane RUH - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar car
    45h 12m
    $727–1,924

  5. Fly Riyadh to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane RUH - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    42h 1m

  6. Fly Riyadh to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane RUH - JUL
    2. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    39h 46m
    $1,250–2,290

Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration28h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$626Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,697.2 km
  • Duration: 38h 4m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Machu Picchu. However, you can drive to Hamad International Airport (DOH) 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 the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH 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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