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37 h 41 min
2401 km.
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Machu Picchu, Peru → Cuenca, Ecuador

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Machu Picchu to Cuenca

Composite routes from Machu Picchu to Cuenca

Cheapest
37 h 41 min
Car
2401 km.
from $132
Other
14 h 16 min
Train, Plane
1343 km.
from $376.01
19 h 52 min
Train, Plane
1343 km.
from $368.84
36 h 22 min
1344 km.
from $288.74
14 h 59 min
Train, Plane
1343 km.
from $378.51
14 h 58 min
Train, Plane
1343 km.
from $604.27
36 h 40 min
Drive, bus via Lima
1344 km.
from $199.26

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
JetSMART
Website
Sky Airline
Website
LATAM Chile
Website
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website
JetSMART
Website
4h 45m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$89.19–$203.86
Sky Airline
Website
5h 55m
Tuesday and Sunday
$101.93–$484.18
LATAM Chile
Website
8h 5m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$121.04–$369.50
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.
Website
14h 2m
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
$127.41–$445.95
Bus operators
Found: 10
CIVA
Website
Cruz Del Sur International
Website
Grupo Palomino
Website
Cruz del Sur
Website
Cusco Tours
Website
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis
Website
Super Semería
Website
EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes
Transportes Azuay
Website
CIVA
Website
16h 20m
Twice daily
$26.76–$42.05
+51 511 418 1111
+51 511 418 1111
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cruz Del Sur International
Website
28h 30m
3 times a week
$49.69–$121.04
+51 1 311-5050
+51 1 311-5050
Call
Grupo Palomino
Website
16h 30m
Every 4 hours
$29.31–$45.87
+51 6202 333
+51 6202 333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cruz del Sur
Website
21h 20m
Twice a week
$42.05–$76.45
+51 1 311 5050
+51 1 311 5050
Call
Cusco Tours
Website
3d 8h
On demand
$660.81
+51901557125
+51901557125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Lineas de Los Andes
Website
9h 30m
Once daily
$114.67–$152.90
+51 9 6788 4526
+51 9 6788 4526
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$7.64–$10.83
+593 99 144 1474
+593 99 144 1474
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Super Semería
Website
4h 15m
Hourly
$10.19–$34.40
+593 98 453 6454
+593 98 453 6454
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes
3h 35m
5 times a day
$7.01–$10.19
[email protected]
Contact via email
Transportes Azuay
Website
4h
Hourly
$9.56–$21.66
+593-07 2823163
+593-07 2823163
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Inca Rail
Website
Inca Rail
Website
4h
Every 4 hours
$63.71–$394.99
+51 84 581860
+51 84 581860
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Cuenca is to drive and bus via Lima which costs $163.04 - $260.87 and takes 36h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Cuenca is to Bus and Train and fly which takes 14h 16m and costs $163.04 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Machu Picchu to Cuenca?

The distance between Machu Picchu and Cuenca is 1528 km. The road distance is 2508.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Machu Picchu to Cuenca without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 5 days 16h and costs $597.83 - $760.87 .

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

It takes approximately 14h 16m to get from Machu Picchu to Cuenca, including transfers.

Can I drive from Machu Picchu to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Machu Picchu to Cuenca is 2508 km. It takes approximately 36h 56m to drive from Machu Picchu to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 456+ hotels available in Cuenca. Prices start at $17.80 per night.
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