How to travel from Barranco to Machu Picchu, Peru
The distance between Barranco and Machu Picchu is around 1,631km (1,014 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Barranco to Machu Picchu by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Machu Picchu → Barranco if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Bus
Take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Ayacucho (AYP) then take the bus to Abancay then take a taxi to Machu Picchu.
- Duration12h 50m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost$290($290)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Piura then take the bus to Lima Plaza Norte and then to Abancay then take a taxi to Machu Picchu.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$245($245)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Machu Picchu.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Distance2,084km (1,295 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barranco and Machu Picchu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barranco to Machu Picchu by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $115 and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $245.
The distance between Barranco and Machu Picchu is around 1,631km (1,014 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Barranco and Machu Picchu by taxi, plane, bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barranco to Machu Picchu is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx $245.
The cheapest way to travel between Barranco and Machu Picchu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $115 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barranco and Machu Picchu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Cuzco (CUZ) then take the bus to Ollantaytambo then take the train to Machu Picchu. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barranco and Machu Picchu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Cuzco (CUZ) then take the bus to Ollantaytambo then take the train to Machu Picchu. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barranco to Machu Picchu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Cuzco (CUZ) then take the bus to Ollantaytambo then take the train to Machu Picchu. instead which will take 7h 35m.
The closest major airport to Machu Picchu is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 369km (229 miles) from Machu Picchu. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Barranco and Machu Picchu. The distance is around 2,084km (1,295 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barranco to Machu Picchu is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around $245.
Compare travel optionsbetween Barranco and Machu Picchu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 12h 50m | $290($290) | twice daily | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane, Bus and Train | 7h 35m | $245($245) | hourly | 1,631km (1,014 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 50m | $285($285) | once daily | 1,831km (1,138 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 4 similar | 1 day 10h | $245($245) | once daily | 2,162km (1,343 miles) |
| Bus and Taxi | 1 day 16h | $200($200) | once daily | 2,117km (1,315 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 19h | $115($115) | once daily | 2,211km (1,374 miles) |
| Bus to Lima Plaza Norte, train | 1 day 21h | $170($170) | once daily | 2,225km (1,383 miles) |
| Bus to Lima, train | 1 day 22h | $115($115) | once daily | 2,209km (1,373 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | $190($190) | on demand | 2,084km (1,295 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barranco and Machu Picchu
Bus companies
Real Inka
Expreso Los Chankas
Cruz del Sur
CIVA
Ronco Peru
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Sky Airline
Atsa Airlines
Viva Airlines Peru S.A.C
Train operators
PeruRail
Inca Rail
Airports near Machu Picchu
The following major airports near Machu Picchu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
- Distance
- 369km (229 miles) from Machu Picchu
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 511km (318 miles) from Machu Picchu
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 543km (337 miles) from Machu Picchu