What is the cheapest way to get from Salta to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Salta to Machu Picchu is to bus and taxi which costs $120 - $220 and takes 47h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salta to Machu Picchu?

The fastest way to get from Salta to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 14h 21m and costs $290 - $2,200.

How far is it from Salta to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Salta and Machu Picchu is 1555 km. The road distance is 2020.3 km.

How do I travel from Salta to Machu Picchu without a car?

The best way to get from Salta to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 47h 48m and costs $120 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Salta to Machu Picchu?

It takes approximately 14h 21m to get from Salta to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Salta and Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is 2h behind Salta. It is currently 7:18 AM in Salta and 5:18 AM in Machu Picchu.

Can I drive from Salta to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Salta to Machu Picchu is 2020 km. It takes approximately 30h 35m to drive from Salta to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 145+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

Salta to Machu Picchu - 4 ways to travel via plane, Train + Bus, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Salta to Machu Picchu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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 Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport, Train + Bus
best
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)SLA - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
14h 21m
$297–2,176
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salta to Tarija
2. Take the bus from Tarija to La Paz
3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cusco
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo
5. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu
47h 48m
$121–220
Drive 2,020.3 km
1. Drive from Salta to Machu Picchu2,020.3 km
30h 35m
$304–439
Bus to Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport, fly, Train + Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Tucumán
2. Fly from Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport (TUC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)TUC - CUZ
3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
19h 59m
$302–2,453

Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

13Weekly Planes

9h 15mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salta to Machu Picchu.

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Distance: 1,554.9 km
Duration: 14h 21m

What companies run services between Salta, Argentina and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Salta to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the bus to Ruta Nac. 51 - Frente Aviacion Civil, walk to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) 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 bus to Tarija, take the bus to La Paz, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo, then take the taxi to Machu Picchu.

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