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How to Travel from

Cuenca to Machu Picchu

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Transport providers

Airlines

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

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

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
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
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
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
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Gran
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$151.89

Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis

Phone:
+593 99 144 1474
Website:
facebook.com/ejecutivosanluistransporte/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76

Super Semería

Phone:
+593 98 453 6454
Website:
facebook.com/supersemeriaire
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$35.44

Transportes Azuay

Phone:
+593-07 2823163
Website:
transportesazuay.com/
Bus from Cuenca to Huaquillas
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$22.78

Turismo Oriental

Phone:
+593 7-282-4005
Website:
facebook.com/TurismoOriental/
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

Super Taxis Cuenca

Phone:
+593 98 731 4698
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.53

Train operators

PeruRail

Phone:
+51 1625 4848
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 Cuenca to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive via Lima which costs $163.04 - $239.13 and takes 37h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 11h 47m and costs $195.65 - $1739.13 .

How far is it from Cuenca to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Cuenca and Machu Picchu is 1528 km. The road distance is 2500.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Train + Bus which takes 40h 40m and costs $184.78 - $1521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 47m to get from Cuenca to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Machu Picchu is 2500 km. It takes approximately 36h 35m to drive from Cuenca 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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