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39 h 52 min
2684 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Riobamba to Machu Picchu

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Cheapest
By car (2 684 km)
39 h 52 min
2684 km.
from $147
Other
Plane
12 h 56 min
1442 km.
from $426.54
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 12 h 43 min
1442 km.
from $233.41
Bus
37 h 34 min
1440 km.
from $284.83
Bus, Plane (Bus to Tumbes)
17 h 34 min
1442 km.
from $310.82
Bus, Plane (Bus to Cuenca)
16 h 33 min
1442 km.
from $345.40
Bus, Plane (Bus to Mariscal Sucre International Airport)
16 h 18 min
1442 km.
from $401.80
Bus, drive via Riobamba
38 h 27 min
1442 km.
from $212.76
Bus, Train (Bus)
41 h 20 min
1442 km.
from $238.79

Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$392.39

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Tumbes to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$493.65

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$949.33
Plane from Tumbes to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$354.42
Plane from Cuenca to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$468.34
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,075.91

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47
Plane from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,392.36

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
Email:
Website:
civa.com.pe/
Bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancay
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$43.04

Cruz Del Sur International

Phone:
+51 1 311-5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima
Ave. Duration:
27h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58

Grupo Palomino

Phone:
+51 6202 333
Email:
Website:
grupopalomino.com.pe/
Bus from Lima - Luna Pizarro to Abancay
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$46.83

Flores Hermanos

Phone:
+51 1 4800725
Email:
Website:
floreshnos.pe/
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Cruz del Sur

Phone:
+51 1 311 5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
22h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$75.95

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Email:
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Gran
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$151.89

Cooperativa de Transportes SANTA

Phone:
+593 3 252 1073
Email:
Website:
cooperativasanta.ec/
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.66
Bus from Riobamba to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

BAÑOS Cooperativa De Transportes y Turismo

Phone:
+59 30 3392 0215
Email:
Website:
cooperativabanos.com/
Bus from Riobamba to Huaquillas
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Cooperativa de Transportes Loja Internacional

Phone:
+59 07 257 1861
Email:
Website:
cooperativaloja.com.ec/
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Amazonas Cooperativa de Transportes

Phone:
+593 3-274-0070
Email:
Bus from Riobamba to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66

Cooperativa de Transportes Putumayo

Phone:
+593 98 809 8584
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/Cooperativa-de-Transportes-Putumayo-481755651878556/?ref=page_internal
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Cooperativa de Transportes Patria

Phone:
+593 03 2969314
Website:
cooperativapatria.com/
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.95–$15.19

Cooperativa de Transporte Colta

Phone:
+593 03 296 1964
Website:
facebook.com/TRANSPORTESCOLTA/
Bus from Riobamba to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Train operators

PeruRail

Phone:
+51 1625 4848
Email:
Website:
perurail.com/es/
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Aguas
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$1,518.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Riobamba to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive via Riobamba which costs $163.04 - $250 and takes 38h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riobamba to Machu Picchu is to drive and fly and Train + Bus which takes 12h 56m and costs $282.61 - $1847.83 .

How far is it from Riobamba to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Riobamba and Machu Picchu is 1882 km. The road distance is 2653.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riobamba to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Train + Bus which takes 41h 20m and costs $184.78 - $1521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 56m to get from Riobamba to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Riobamba to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Riobamba to Machu Picchu is 2654 km. It takes approximately 38h 37m to drive from Riobamba to Machu Picchu.

Where can I stay near Machu Picchu?

There are 112+ hotels available in Machu Picchu. Prices start at $25.05 per night.
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