There are 3 ways to get from Cusco to Aguas Calientes by bus, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Plaza Regocijo to Avenida Ferrocarrilbus Aeroexpreso
- Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Ollantaytambo / ...
3h 37m$33–665Shuttle
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Aguas CalientesCusco
10h 45m$25–650Train + Bus
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Cusco
4h 12m$55–1,600
Cusco to Aguas Calientes by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Aguas Calientes is to bus and train which costs $30 - $700 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cusco to Aguas Calientes is to bus and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cusco - Wanchaq and arriving at Machu Picchu Pueblo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Cusco and Aguas Calientes is 104 km.
The best way to get from Cusco to Aguas Calientes without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, including transfers.
Cusco to Aguas Calientes train services, operated by PeruRail, depart from Cusco - Wanchaq station.
Cusco to Aguas Calientes train services, operated by PeruRail, arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo station.
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There are 145+ hotels available in Aguas Calientes.
What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Aguas Calientes, Cusco, 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. Inca Rail also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Machu Picchu By Car VIP operates a shuttle from Cusco to Aguas Calientes once daily. Tickets cost $25 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- [email protected]
- Website
- PeruRail
Train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–650
- Website
- PeruRail
- Observatory 603
- $76
- Expedition 75
- $79
- Expedition 51
- $63
- Observatory 303
- $99
- Expedition 603
- $99
- Visitandome 73
- $79
- Expedition 91
- $63
- Bingham 11
- $630
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 Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–140
- Website
- Incarail
- The premium & lounge
- $50–130
- Voyager Bimodal
- $30–65
- The 360°
- $55–70
- THE VOYAGER BIMODAL
- $55–70
- THE 360° BIMODAL
- $66–69
- The Prime
- $130–140
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq 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°
- $120–150
- THE VOYAGER BIMODAL
- $55–70
- THE 360° BIMODAL
- $66–69
- The Prime
- $130–140
- Phone
- +51904244509
- [email protected]
- Website
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
Bus from Plaza Regocijo to Avenida Ferrocarril
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Schedules at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Book at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Phone
- +51 917 663 649
- [email protected]
- Website
- Machu Picchu By Car Tours
Shuttle from Cusco to Aguas Calientes
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Machu Picchu By Car Tours
- Phone
- +56 975 370 786
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peru Runa Travels
Shuttle from Cusco to Aguas Calientes
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Peru Runa Travels
- Phone
- +51 984 186 268
- [email protected]
- Website
- raptravelperu.com
Shuttle from Cusco to Aguas Calientes
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $620
- Schedules at
- raptravelperu.com
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