There are 5 ways to get from Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchu by train, bus, taxi, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train + Bus
best- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Cusco
4h 56m$73–1,605Drive 212 km
cheapest- Drive from Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchucar 212 km
4h 28m$32–46Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Avenida El Sol to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus Aeroexpreso
- Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
5h 21m$143–195Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu PicchuCusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
2d 4hBus and Train
- Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Cusco
4h 57m$71–164
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchu is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchu is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchu. However, there are services departing from Cusco - Wanchaq and arriving at Machu Picchu Pueblo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Cusco (Station) and Machu Picchu is 112 km. The road distance is 212 km.
The best way to get from Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchu without a car is to Train + Bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $70 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchu, including transfers.
Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchu train services, operated by PeruRail, depart from Cusco - Wanchaq station.
Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchu train services, operated by PeruRail, arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchu is 212 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Cusco (Station) to Machu Picchu.
There are 167+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.
What companies run services between Cusco (Station), Cusco, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?
PeruRail operates a train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, Peru Runa Travels operates a shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu on demand, and the journey takes 2d 4h.
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- [email protected]
- Website
- PeruRail
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–1,600
- Website
- PeruRail
- Phone
- +51 84 581860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Incarail
Train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- Incarail
- 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
- +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
- Peru Runa Travels
Shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Peru Runa Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Palomino
- Phone
- +51 953 035 169
Pavitos Colectivo A Ollantaytambo
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