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How to get fromVilcabamba to Machu Picchuby car, bus, train, plane or shuttle

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

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  1. Drive, bus, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Drive from Vilcabamba to Talaveracar car
    2. Take the bus from Talavera to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    18h 2m
    $111–1,676

  2. Drive 547.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchucar car 547.1 km
    12h 20m
    $83–119

  3. Drive, bus, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Drive from Vilcabamba to Nueva Esperanzacar car
    2. Take the bus from Nueva Esperanza to Ayacuchobus bus
    3. Fly from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AYP - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    17h 5m

  4. Drive, bus, shuttle

    1. Drive from Vilcabamba to Andahuaylascar car
    2. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Cuscobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu Picchushuttle bus
    3d 23h
    $660–684

Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vilcabamba, Ayacucho, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu. However, you can drive to Talavera, take the bus to Cusco, 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 drive from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu in around 12h 20m.

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