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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tumbes to Machu Picchu

Composite routes from Tumbes to Machu Picchu

Cheapest
34 h 46 min
Car
2354 km.
from $129
Other
9 h 52 min
Plane, Train
1376 km.
from $1018.15
40 h 9 min
1374 km.
from $146.80
40 h 27 min
1376 km.
from $102.17
44 h 5 min
Bus, Train
1375 km.
from $138.04
2 d 4 h 3 min
Bus, Train
1375 km.
from $176.96

Transport providers

Airlines

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from Tumbes to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$496.92

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from Tumbes to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$356.76

Bus operators

CIVA

Phone:
+51 511 418 1111
Email:
Website:
civa.com.pe/
Bus from Tumbes to Lima
Ave. Duration:
17h 39m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.50–$49.69
Bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Abancay
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$43.32
Bus from Tumbes to Gran
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.50–$49.69

Cruz Del Sur International

Phone:
+51 1 311-5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Tumbes to Lima
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.32–$127.41

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:
$30.58–$47.14

Flores Hermanos

Phone:
+51 1 4800725
Email:
Website:
floreshnos.pe/
Bus from Tumbes to Gran
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.58–$47.14
Bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$40.77

Cruz del Sur

Phone:
+51 1 311 5050
Website:
cruzdelsur.com.pe/
Bus from Tumbes to Lima
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.40–$89.19
Bus from Lima Javier Prado to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
22h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.32–$76.45

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:
$70.08–$1,528.98

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tumbes to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive via Lima which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 40h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tumbes to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $195.65 - $1739.13 .

How far is it from Tumbes to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Tumbes and Machu Picchu is 1569 km. The road distance is 2324.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tumbes to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Train + Bus which takes 44h 5m and costs $108.70 - $1413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Tumbes to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tumbes to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Tumbes to Machu Picchu is 2325 km. It takes approximately 33h 33m to drive from Tumbes 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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