There are 5 ways to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus and Train
best- Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Cusco
4h 40m$71–164Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Avenida El Sol to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus Aeroexpreso
- Drive from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar
5h 11m$25–50Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu PicchuCusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
2d 4hTrain + Bus
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Cusco
4h 47m$73–1,605Drive 212 km
- Drive from Cusco to Machu Picchucar 212 km
4h 28m$32–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Cusco to Machu Picchu. However, there are services departing from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco and arriving at Machu Picchu Pueblo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Cusco and Machu Picchu is 111 km. The road distance is 212 km.
The best way to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu without a car is to Bus and Train which takes 4h 40m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu, including transfers.
Cusco to Machu Picchu train services, operated by Inca Rail, depart from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco station.
Cusco to Machu Picchu train services, operated by Inca Rail, arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Machu Picchu is 212 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Cusco to Machu Picchu.
There are 166+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.
What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?
Inca Rail operates a train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Peru Runa Travels operates a shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu on demand, and the journey takes 2d 4h.
- Phone
- +51 84 581860
- [email protected]
- Website
- incarail.com
Train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://incarail.com/en
- The premium & lounge
- $120–160
- Voyager Bimodal
- $85–120
- The 360°
- $120–140
- THE VOYAGER BIMODAL
- $55–70
- THE 360° BIMODAL
- $66–69
- The Prime
- $130–140
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- [email protected]
- Website
- perurail.com
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–1,600
- Website
- https://www.perurail.com/
- Phone
- +51904244509
- [email protected]
- Website
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
Bus from Avenida El Sol to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Schedules at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Book at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Phone
- +56 975 370 786
- [email protected]
- Website
- perurunatravel.com
Shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://perurunatravel.com/en/
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