FAQs about Peru: What is the most popular transportation service from Lima to Cusco?
The plane, in less than an hour and a half, connects both cities.
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How far in advance should you book Lima to Cusco flights?
If you travel in the high season (July to August) or in the dry season (May to October), you will have to buy one month in advance. However, as there are many daily flights, there will be no problem getting flights in the same week.
Read allDo bus companies offer meals en route in Peru?
No, each passenger must take their own food, drinks, and snacks.
Read allAre the buses comfortable in Peru?
The buses in the Suite and VIP category are the most comfortable because the seats convert almost into a bed. Instead, the seats that are on the second floor of the bus, are not comfy at all.
What types of vehicles are available in Peru?
In Peru, you can drive motorcycles, cars, trucks, 4X4s, vans, motorhomes, and buses.
Read allCan I visit Machu Picchu on the same day I fly to Cusco?
Yeah. The first flight from Lima to Cusco is at 5 am. Arrive in Cusco at 6.20 am. From the airport to the Poroy train station takes about 45 minutes by car. And there are direct services to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) such as the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham that departs at 9 AM and arrives at its destination at 12:30.
You can enter the Inca city at 1 or 2 PM and take advantage of the less tourists in the afternoon visiting the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Is there a train from Lima to Cusco?
No, there is no such service. The transports are plane, bus or car.
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