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How to get fromUluru to Machu Picchuby plane, train or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Uluru to Machu Picchu by plane, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AYQ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    45h 54m
    $1,518–5,766

  2. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane plane AYQ - 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 21h
    $1,505–4,824

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration40h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,382Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Uluru, NT, Australia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Uluru to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) 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 Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) airport, fly to Puerto Maldonado (PEM), take the taxi to Puerto Maldonado, take the bus to Cusco, take the bus to Avenida Ferrocarril, walk to Ollantaytambo, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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