How to travel from Machu Picchu to Trujillo, Peru
The distance between Machu Picchu and Trujillo is around 1,195km (742 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Machu Picchu to Trujillo by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Trujillo → Machu Picchu if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Trujillo (TRU).
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost$205($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Abancay then take the bus to San Juan and then to Trujillo.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$185($185)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Machu Picchu and Trujillo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Machu Picchu to Trujillo by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $205.
The distance between Machu Picchu and Trujillo is around 1,195km (742 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 904km (562 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Machu Picchu and Trujillo by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Machu Picchu to Trujillo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx $205.
The cheapest way to travel between Machu Picchu and Trujillo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Machu Picchu and Trujillo. We recommend that you take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Trujillo (TRU). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Machu Picchu and Trujillo. We recommend that you take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Trujillo (TRU). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Machu Picchu to Trujillo. We recommend that you take the train to Cusco then fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Trujillo (TRU). instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Trujillo is Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) which is approximately 123km (77 miles) from Trujillo. Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) (CIX) and Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) (TPP) 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 Trujillo. The distance is around 1,631km (1,013 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Machu Picchu to Trujillo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around $205.
Compare travel optionsbetween Machu Picchu and Trujillo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 55m | $205($205) | 5 times a day | 1,195km (742 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Plane | 11hrs | $440($440) | twice daily | 1,408km (875 miles) |
Taxi and Bus + 4 similar | 1 day 3h | $185($185) | once daily | 1,661km (1,032 miles) |
| Taxi to Abancay, bus | 1 day 6h | $200($200) | once daily | 1,655km (1,028 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 9h | $100($100) | once daily | 1,754km (1,090 miles) |
| Train to Cusco, bus | 1 day 12h | $95($95) | every 20 mins | 1,752km (1,089 miles) |
| Train to Cusco, bus | 1 day 12h | $95($95) | once daily | 1,754km (1,090 miles) |
Drive | 24h 30m | $150($150) | on demand | 1,631km (1,013 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Machu Picchu and Trujillo
Bus companies
Expreso Los Chankas
Grupo Palomino
Cruz del Sur
Flores Hermanos
Oltursa
Airlines
LATAM Chile
Viva Airlines Peru S.A.C
Sky Airline
Train operators
Inca Rail
Airports near Trujillo
The following major airports near Trujillo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
- Distance
- 123km (77 miles) from Trujillo
Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Trujillo
Cad. FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP)
- Distance
- 343km (213 miles) from Trujillo