There are 3 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, Train + Bus
best- Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane SLA - CUZ
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
14h 36m$353–2,375Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Salta to Tarijabus
- Take the bus from Tarija to La Pazbus
- Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus
- Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
- Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
45h 48m$226–362Drive 2,017.6 km
- Drive from Salta to Machu Picchucar 2,017.6 km
30h 35m$304–438
Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salta to Machu Picchu is to bus and taxi which costs $220 - $370 and takes 45h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Salta to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 14h 36m and costs $350 - $2,400.
The distance between Salta and Machu Picchu is 1555 km. The road distance is 2017.6 km.
The best way to get from Salta to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 45h 48m and costs $220 - $370.
It takes approximately 14h 36m to get from Salta to Machu Picchu, including transfers.
Machu Picchu is 2h behind Salta. It is currently 12:33 AM in Salta and 10:33 PM in Machu Picchu.
Yes, the driving distance between Salta to Machu Picchu is 2018 km. It takes approximately 30h 35m to drive from Salta to Machu Picchu.
There are 161+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.
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.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–600
Flights from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Lima, Puerto Maldonado
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- reservas@perurail.com
- Website
- PeruRail
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–1,600
- Website
- PeruRail
- Phone
- +591 68681130
Bus from Salta to Tarija
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Palomino
- Phone
- +51 953 035 169
Pavitos Colectivo A Ollantaytambo
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