How to travel from Machu Picchu to Huaraz, Peru
The distance between Machu Picchu and Huaraz is around 1,170km (727 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 11h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Machu Picchu to Huaraz by taxi, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Huaraz → Machu Picchu if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Taxi
Take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz.
- Duration11h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost$550($550)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Abancay then take the bus to San Juan and then to Huaraz.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$225($225)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Machu Picchu and Huaraz
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Machu Picchu to Huaraz by taxi, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $89 and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 11h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $550.
The distance between Machu Picchu and Huaraz is around 1,170km (727 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 677km (421 miles)
It takes around 1 day 2h to get from Machu Picchu and Huaraz by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Machu Picchu to Huaraz is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 11h 50m and will set you back approx $550.
The cheapest way to travel between Machu Picchu and Huaraz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $89 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Machu Picchu and Huaraz. We recommend that you take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 11h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Machu Picchu and Huaraz. We recommend that you take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Huaraz. instead which will take 11h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Machu Picchu to Huaraz. We recommend that you take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Trujillo (TRU) then take the bus to Huaraz. instead which will take 13h 55m.
The closest major airport to Huaraz is Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) which is approximately 149km (92 miles) from Huaraz. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) 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 Machu Picchu and Huaraz. The distance is around 1,477km (918 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Machu Picchu to Huaraz is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 2h and will usually cost around $225.
Compare travel optionsbetween Machu Picchu and Huaraz
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Taxi + 4 similar | 11h 50m | $550($550) | 5 times a day | 1,280km (795 miles) |
| Train to Cusco, plane and bus | 13h 45m | $170($170) | every 20 mins | 1,170km (727 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 13h 55m | $220($220) | once daily | 1,504km (935 miles) |
| Taxi to Abancay, bus and plane | 16h 10m | $765($765) | twice daily | 1,493km (928 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Plane | 18h 10m | $455($455) | once daily | 1,718km (1,067 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 4 similar | 1 day 2h | $225($225) | twice daily | 1,516km (942 miles) |
| Taxi to Abancay, bus | 1 day 3h | $180($180) | twice daily | 1,506km (936 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 6h | $100($100) | every 20 mins | 1,598km (993 miles) |
| Train to Cusco, bus | 1 day 8h | $95($95) | once daily | 1,602km (995 miles) |
| Train to Cusco, bus | 1 day 14h | $89($89) | once daily | 1,595km (991 miles) |
Drive | 21h 40m | $135($135) | on demand | 1,477km (918 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Machu Picchu and Huaraz
Bus companies
Grupo Palomino
Turismo Cavassa
Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi
Transportes Julio Cesar
Cruz del Sur
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Viva Airlines Peru S.A.C
Sky Airline
Atsa Airlines
Star Peru
Train operators
Inca Rail
Airports near Huaraz
The following major airports near Huaraz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from Huaraz
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 281km (175 miles) from Huaraz
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
- Distance
- 287km (178 miles) from Huaraz