Popular Airport | Machu Picchu Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 20 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 16692 Km |
Traveling to Coimbatore International Airport to various destinations within the city, including the railway station, offers several transportation methods tailored to different needs and preferences.
Taxis stand out for their convenience and direct routes to your chosen destination. With companies like RedTaxi, OLA, and Uber in operation, passengers can expect to pay between INR 200 and INR 500 for a trip to the railway station, which typically takes 20 to 35 minutes. RedTaxi features a metered fare system for transparent pricing, while OLA and Uber facilitate bookings through their apps, though prices may vary.
For those seeking a more economical option, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) provides bus services directly from the airport to the city, including the railway station, with fares ranging from INR 10 to INR 15 and journey times between 45 to 60 minutes. Buses numbered 43, 43A, and 43B are notable for servicing this route.
For travelers prioritizing autonomy, car rental companies such as Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Budget Car Rental, IndusGo, KMS, Orix, Clear Car Rental, and Fasttrack offer vehicles for rent directly at the airport. This option allows individuals to drive at their leisure to any destination.
Auto-rickshaws also provide a popular and cost-effective means of transportation for shorter distances within Coimbatore, with the fare typically negotiated before the journey to ensure a fair price.
Situated about 10 km from the central bus station and 11 km from Coimbatore Junction, the major railway station, Coimbatore International Airport is well-connected, facilitating straightforward access to and from the airport with a variety of services and amenities designed to ensure a smooth and comfortable transit for travelers.
Since Machu Picchu Airport is close to flights, you need to land at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport which is one of the closest airports to the city. This airport is located in the city of Cusco. You can benefit from taxi, car rental or transfer services as well as bus and train for travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport.
It is possible to reach Machu Picchu from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport by using Peru Rail trains. Firstly, you need to reach the railway station in Cusco where the trains in three different sizes and price tariffs provide this transportation. After arriving at the station, you get on the Machu Picchu train. Since it is not possible to reach Machu Picchu city center by train directly, you can reach Machu Picchu city center by having a short bus travel after getting off the train at the last station. You can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by bus after getting off Aguas Calientes. After arriving at Aguas Calientes, you can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by bus. Travelling to Machu Picchu from Cusco by Peru Rail train lasts about 4 hours and 15 minutes.
Another option is to reach Ollantaytambo from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport by bus or taxi and then get on the trains directly going to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo. Reaching Ollantaytambo from the airport lasts about one and half an hour and it costs 40 dollars. You can get to Machu Picchu by getting on your train with Inca Rail. The cost of this train travel is approximately 60 dollars for economy class by 2016. The trains of both train companies depart from Ollantaytambo station in the Sacred Valley or Poroy station that is 20 kilometers away from Cusco.
There are many taxis waiting outside the terminal building of Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport. Since the distance between Machu Picchu and the airport is not short, we advise you to share your taxi with other passengers. Travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport by taxi lasts about 1,5-2 hours.
If you don’t want to lose time with the means of public transportation, another transportation option is to rent a car. You can rent a car from Hertz car rental company located at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport terminal. Travelling to Machu Picchu from the airport by renting a car lasts about 1,5-2 hours.