Train to Machu Picchu

If you are going to travel to Machu Picchu by train in the Cusco region, there are two companies that operate the railway using different routes. Cusco – Machu Picchu, Poroy – Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu. The companies are PeruRail and Inca Rail. These operators offer services by categories, from a luxury train to the local or economic.

PERU RAIL

PeruRail offers train services in Machu Picchu from Cusco, Poroy and Ollantaytambo as train services between Cusco and Puno and vice versa

Expedition Train:

It is designed for adventurous passengers looking for comfort and safety. The Expedition service has remodeled its seats with tapestries with Inca motifs, a very local touch, as well as the comfort of having ample space for backpacks. There are panoramic windows so you can enjoy your trip to Machu Picchu.

Vistadome train:

The fastest and most convenient way to visit Machu Picchu. On the trip, you can enjoy delicious snacks and hot and cold drinks. There are recently renovated cars, which are equipped with panoramic windows that allow you to enjoy a spectacular view and take wonderful photographs.

Hiram Bingham luxury train:

It has 2 cars with 42 passenger seats. There is a wagon and another car for cooking for food preparation, and an observation car with balcony. Among the exquisite design details of cars, there are large and comfortable seats and extra wide tables. Almost 3 meters longer and 30 cm wider than others on the same route, these cars are among the most spacious and comfortable in the world.

Local train:

The local train is exclusive for national tourists and for those who have residence in the city of Cusco. It is a very comfortable train for those who prefer to travel economically.

Peru Rail Train Departure Schedule

Cusco (Poroy station) – Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes station)

Service Train number Departure Arrival

Vistadone 31 06:40 hrs 9:52 hrs

Expedition 33 07:42 hrs 10:51 hrs

Vistadome 203 08:25 hrs 12:11 hrs

Hiram Bingham 11 09:05 hrs 12:24 hrs

Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes station) – Cusco (Poroy Station)

Service Train number Departure Arrival

Vistadone 32 15:20 hrs 19:05 hrs

Vistadone 504 16:22 hrs 20:00 hrs

Expedition 34 16:43 hrs 20:23 hrs

Vistadome 604 17:27 hrs 20:40 hrs

Hiram Bingham 12 5:50 PM 9:16 PM

Sacred Valley (Ollantyaytambo Station) – Machu Picchu
Service Train number Departure Arrival

Vistadone 32 15:20 hrs 19:05 hrs

Vistadone 504 16:22 hrs 20:00 hrs

Expedition 34 16:43 hrs 20:23 hrs

Vistadome 604 17:27 hrs 20:40 hrs

Hiram Bingham 12 5:50 PM 9:16 PM

Sacred Valley (Ollantyaytambo Station) – Machu Picchu

Service Train number Departure Arrival

Expeditions 81 16:10 hrs 07:40 hrs

Tourism and Executive 41 (Inca Rail) 06:40 hrs 08:01 hrs

Autobagon 601 08:00 hrs 09:24 hrs

Vistadome 301 07:05 hrs 08:27 hrs

Vistadome 501 07:45 hrs 09:14 hrs

Expedition 83 08:53 hrs 10:26 hrs

Vistadome 203 10:32 hrs 12:11 hrs

Tourism and Executive 43 (Inca Rail) 11:15 hrs 12:45 hrs

Expedition 73 12:58 hrs 14:24 hrs

Vistadome 303 13:27 hrs 14:49 hrs

Vistadome 603 15:37 hrs 17:02 hrs

Tourism and executive 45 (Inca Rail) 16:36 hrs 18:09 hrs

Expedition 75 7:00 PM 8:43 PM

Expedition 51 21:00 hrs 22:50 hrs

Machu Picchu – Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo Station)

Service Train number Departure Arrival

Expeditions 50 05:35 hrs 07:44 hrs

Tourism and Executive 42 (Inca Rail) 08:30 hrs 10:10 hrs

Expedition 72 08.53 hrs 10:52 hrs

Vistadome 302 10:55 hrs 12:32 hrs

Vistadome 204 13:37 hrs 15:04 hrs

Tourism and Executive 44 (Inca Rail) 2:30 p.m. 3:56 p.m.

Expeditions 74 14:55 hrs 16:31 hrs

Vistadome 304 15:48 hrs 17:29 hrs

Dress me 504 16:22 hrs 18:01 hrs

Vistadome 604 17:27 hrs 18:56 hrs

Expeditions 84 18:45 hrs 20:18 hrs

Autobagon 606 18:10 hrs 19:45 hrs

Tourism and Executive 46 (Inca Rail) 7:00 p.m. 8:32 p.m.

Expedition 76 21:30 hrs 23:01 hrs

Sacred Valley (Urubamba Station) – Machu Picchu

Service Train number Departure Arrival

Autobagon 601 06:50 hrs 09:24 hrs

Machu Picchu – Sacred Valley (Urubamba Station)

Service Train number Departure Arrival

Vistadone 304 15:48 hrs 18:43 hrs
INCA RAIL

Unlike PeruRail, this company only operates between the stations of Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.

Inca Rail tourist train

For this service each car has capacity for 48 passengers to guarantee maximum comfort for its passengers. In addition, all seats have tables in front and panoramic windows to enjoy the beautiful landscape.

First class train

It has only 30 passengers per car, this service has spacious and comfortable seats, which have been carefully designed to ensure total passenger comfort. In addition, all seats have tables in front and panoramic windows to enjoy the beautiful landscape on the way to Machu Picchu.

Inca Rail train departure schedule

Train Number Departure Station Arrival Station Arrival Time Departure Time

41 Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu 09:24 hrs 08:01 hrs

43 Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu 11:15 hrs 12:45 hrs

45 Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu 16.36 hrs 18:09 hrs

42 Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo 08:30 hrs 10:10 hrs

44 Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo 14:30 hrs 15:56 hrs

46 Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo 7:00 PM 8:32 PM

TRAVEL CONDITIONS

Reservations must be made at least 20 days in advance.

Passengers cannot be admitted to the train if their physical or health condition is not compatible with the trip.

In the case of weather interruptions, STRIKES, natural disasters and / or mechanical failures that cause delays and / or cancellation and / or reprogramming of itineraries, the operator has no obligation and is not responsible for what is beyond their control.

Passengers can only board the train that shows the original train tickets and their passports.

Electronic tickets are not refundable.

Any cancellation made by the passenger within 30 days prior to the trip will be subject to a fine of the total amount paid.

Passengers who do not send a cancellation or do not show up on the day of the trip will lose their tickets.

The changes of dates can be made no more than 24 hours before the departure of the train, but this alteration can only be made by the passenger directly at the PeruRail offices in Cusco, showing their original identity document and ticket. The new date will be subject to availability for the next 7 days. The fine is 10% of the ticket price and must be paid directly at the PeruRail offices in Cusco (the receipt must be shown along with the electronic ticket when boarding). Tickets can only be changed once.

Location of the Train Stations in Cusco (Poroy to Machu Picchu):

Cusco train station:

San Pedro Station (exclusive train only).

Poroy neighborhood (20 minutes from the city of Cusco)

Cusco train station (Cusco to Puno):

Wanchaq AV District. Pachacútec s / n – Cusco

Train station in Ollantaytambo (Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu):

Ollantaytambo s / n Sacred Valley (about an hour from the city of Cusco approx.)

Puno train station:

Av. La Torre N ° 224