Trains, Buses and Tickets to Machu Picchu

We understand that visiting multiple websites can be confusing, so here we provide all the details you need to organize your trip to Machu Picchu.

TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU

The most common way to reach Machu Picchu is by train from Cusco, with services operated by PeruRail and Inca Rail. These companies offer a wide range of categories, from luxury trains to more affordable options.

PeruRail offers the following services from the stations of Poroy, Ollantaytambo, and Urubamba:

• Expedition Train
• Vistadome Observatory
• Hiram Bingham

IncaRail offers a similar range of services:

• The Voyager
• The 360°
• The First Class
• The Private

Where to buy train tickets?

You can purchase train tickets through the official website of each company:

• PERURAIL
• INCARAIL

You can also buy them in person at their offices in Cusco:

• PERURAIL
  • Av. El Sol 409, Cusco 
  • Portal de Carnes 214, Plaza de Armas, Cusco
  • Plaza Regocijo 202, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco
• INCARAIL
  • Plaza de Armas, Portal de Panes 105, Cusco
  • Av. El Sol 843 (near block 6), Cusco

For more details about train services, visit Trains to Machu Picchu, where you will find complete and updated information.

BUS TO MACHU PICCHU

You can also reach the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu by bus. The trip takes about 2 to 3 hours longer than the train ride, with the advantage of being more economical. However, several transfers between different vehicles are required.

The first part of this route involves taking a bus from Almudena in Cusco to the town of Santa Teresa. The journey takes approximately six hours and costs around S/ 50 (US$ 15).

For the second part, you need to take a shared taxi from the town of Santa Teresa to the Hydroelectric Station, a trip of about 30 minutes by car. The cost for this journey is around S/ 10 (US$ 3). Alternatively, you can choose to hike for about two to three hours to the same station at no cost.

The third and final part offers two alternatives:

• The first option is to board the tourist train and arrive in the town of Aguas Calientes after about 45 minutes.
• The second option is to hike along the railway tracks for approximately 3 hours to reach Aguas Calientes at no cost.

BUS FROM AGUAS CALIENTES TO MACHU PICCHU

The company responsible for providing this service is CONSETTUR MACHUPICCHU S.A.C. The cost of bus tickets varies depending on nationality, age, and traveler category.

Where to buy bus tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in two ways:

• Online: Through the CONSETTUR website, by filling out a form with your personal information and completing the payment with a credit or debit card.
• In person: By presenting your national identity document (DNI) or passport at the following locations:
  • Aguas Calientes: Av. Hermanos Ayar S/N, before the Ruinas Bridge.
    • Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Cusco: Av. Infancia 370
    • Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

These tickets do not need to be booked in advance; you can purchase them on the same day of your visit to the citadel.

For more information about departure times, please visit: Buses to Machu Picchu, where you will find detailed schedules.

ENTRANCE TO MACHU PICCHU

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is located within the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, and both the citadel and the Sanctuary are managed and administered by the Ministry of Culture of Peru.

The entrance ticket to Machu Picchu costs approximately S/ 140 (US$ 45). The archaeological complex offers 3 circuits, divided into 10 different types of entry tickets:

Circuit 1: Panoramic Circuit

• Route 1-A: Machu Picchu Mountain
• Route 1-B: Upper Terrace
• Route 1-C: Sun Gate (Intipunku)
• Route 1-D: Inka Bridge

Circuit 2: Classic Circuit

• Route 2-A: Classic Route
• Route 2-B: Lower Terrace

Circuit 3: Royal Circuit

• Route 3-A: Wayna Picchu Mountain
• Route 3-B: Royal Route
• Route 3-C: The Great Cave
• Route 3-D: Huchuy Picchu

For more details about Machu Picchu tickets, we recommend visiting: Tourist Ticket to Machu Picchu, where you will find complete and updated information.