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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchu

Composite routes from Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchu

Cheapest
37 h 53 min
Car
2532 km.
from $139
Other
11 h 56 min
Plane, Train
1344 km.
from $1041.46
2 d 11 h 43 min
Bus, Train
1343 km.
from $232.95
37 h 27 min
1344 km.
from $298.26
12 h 42 min
Taxi, Plane
1343 km.
from $546.38
15 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
1343 km.
from $304.82
37 h 50 min
1344 km.
from $217.74
40 h 55 min
Bus, Train
1343 km.
from $237.29

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 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

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
Email:
contactcenter@civa.com.pe
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:
marketing@grupopalomino.com.pe
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:
info@floreshnos.pe
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:
servicioalcliente@lineasdelosandes.com
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
Email:
sanluisejecutivo@gmail.com
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
Email:
semeriasa@yahoo.es
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
Email:
gerencia@transportesazuay.com
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
Email:
supertaxiscuenca@hotmail.com
Bus from Cuenca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.53

Train operators

PeruRail

Phone:
+51 1625 4848
Email:
reservas@perurail.com
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, Ecuador to Machu Picchu?

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchu is to bus and drive which costs $163.04 - $260.87 and takes 37h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchu is to fly and Train + Bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $195.65 - $1739.13 .

How far is it from Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchu?

The distance between Cuenca, Ecuador and Machu Picchu is 1529 km. The road distance is 2504.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchu without a car is to bus and Train + Bus which takes 40h 55m and costs $184.78 - $1521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchu?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca, Ecuador to Machu Picchu is 2504 km. It takes approximately 36h 37m to drive from Cuenca, Ecuador 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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