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How to get fromToluca to Machu Picchuby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Toluca to Machu Picchu by train or plane

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  1. Train to Benito Juárez International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Estación Toluca Centro to Estación Observatoriotrain train
    2. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MEX - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 51m
    $381–2,174

  2. Fly from Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane TLC - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    19h 24m
    $323–2,275

  3. Train to Felipe Ángeles International Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Estación Toluca Centro to Estación Observatoriotrain train
    2. Fly from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane NLU - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 32m
    $339–2,336

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,904 km
  • Duration: 17h 51m

What companies run services between Toluca, Mexico and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Toluca to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Estación Observatorio, walk to Observatorio, take the line 1 subway to San Lázaro, walk to San Lázaro Oriente, take the line 4 bus to Terminal 1 - Aeropuerto, walk to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) 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 taxi to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) 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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