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How to Travel from

Machu Picchu to Cuenca

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetSMART

Website:
jetsmart.com/
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Piura
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$203.86

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Tumbes
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$484.18
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Piura
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$280.31

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$369.50
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Tumbes
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.30–$344.02
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.83–$955.61
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Piura
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$280.31

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
14h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$445.95
Plane from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to José
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$458.69

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
Website:
civa.com.pe/
Bus from Abancay to Lima
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$42.05

Cruz Del Sur International

Phone:
+51 1 311-5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.69–$121.04

Grupo Palomino

Phone:
+51 6202 333
Website:
grupopalomino.com.pe/
Bus from Abancay to Lima
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.31–$45.87

Cruz del Sur

Phone:
+51 1 311 5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Cusco to Lima
Ave. Duration:
21h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$42.05–$76.45

Cusco Tours

Phone:
+51901557125
Website:
cuscotoursperu.com/
Bus from Machu Picchu to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
3d 8h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$660.81

Lineas de Los Andes

Phone:
+51 9 6788 4526
Website:
lineasdelosandes.com/
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$152.90

Transporte Ejecutivo San Luis

Phone:
+593 99 144 1474
Website:
facebook.com/ejecutivosanluistransporte/
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83

Super Semería

Phone:
+593 98 453 6454
Website:
facebook.com/supersemeriaire
Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$34.40

EXPRESS SUCRE Cooperativa de Transportes

Bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

Transportes Azuay

Phone:
+593-07 2823163
Website:
transportesazuay.com/
Bus from Huaquillas to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.56–$21.66
Bus from Piura to Cuenca
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$53.51

Train operators

Inca Rail

Phone:
+51 84 581860
Website:
incarail.com/en/
Train from Machu Picchu to Ave.
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.71–$394.99

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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