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

The cheapest way to get from Uyuni to Machu Picchu is to bus and taxi which costs $70 - $120 and takes 33h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uyuni to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 13h 3m and costs $430 - $2,600.

How far is it from Uyuni to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Uyuni and Machu Picchu is 1059 km. The road distance is 1359.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Uyuni to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 33h 29m and costs $70 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 13h 3m to get from Uyuni to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Uyuni and Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is 1h behind Uyuni. It is currently 2:31 PM in Uyuni and 1:31 PM in Machu Picchu.

Can I drive from Uyuni to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Uyuni to Machu Picchu is 1360 km. It takes approximately 21h 35m to drive from Uyuni to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 142+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.

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

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

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
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane UYU - CUZ
2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
13h 3m
$434–2,526
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to La Paz Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre del Cusco to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus
4. Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
33h 29m
$72–118
Drive 1,359.9 km
1. Drive from Uyuni to Machu Picchucar 1,359.9 km
21h 35m
$205–296
Bus, shuttle, Tour
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to La Pazbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle
3d 4h

Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

7Weekly Planes

7h 58mAverage Duration

$435Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Uyuni to Machu Picchu.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,058.8 km
Duration: 13h 3m

What companies run services between Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Uyuni to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the taxi to Uyuni Airport (UYU) 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 La Paz Bus Terminal, walk 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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