There are 5 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Cusco downtown by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Bus and Train
best- Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain Machu Picchu
5h 39m$67–172Drive 208.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Machu Picchu to Cusco downtowncar 208.8 km
4h 23m$32–46Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambotaxi
- Take the bus from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Plazoleta Santa Teresabus Aeroexpreso
5h 1m$149–190Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to CuscoCusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
2d 5hShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to Cusco CathedralImperial Tour Cusco
3d 8h$620
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Cusco downtown is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Cusco downtown is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Machu Picchu to Cusco downtown. However, there are services departing from Machu Picchu Pueblo and arriving at Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Machu Picchu and Cusco downtown is 112 km. The road distance is 208.8 km.
The best way to get from Machu Picchu to Cusco downtown without a car is to Bus and Train which takes 5h 39m and costs $65 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Machu Picchu to Cusco downtown, including transfers.
Machu Picchu to Cusco downtown train services, operated by Inca Rail, depart from Machu Picchu Pueblo station.
Machu Picchu to Cusco downtown train services, operated by Inca Rail, arrive at Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machu Picchu to Cusco downtown is 209 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Machu Picchu to Cusco downtown.
There are 1449+ hotels available in Cusco downtown.
What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Cusco downtown, Peru?
Inca Rail operates a train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Peru Runa Travels operates a shuttle from Machu Picchu to Cusco on demand, and the journey takes 2d 4h.
- Phone
- +51 84 581860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Incarail
Train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- 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 Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Plazoleta Santa Teresa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- 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 Machu Picchu to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Peru Runa Travels
- Phone
- +51 984 186 268
- [email protected]
- Website
- raptravelperu.com
Shuttle from Machu Picchu to Cusco Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 8h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $620
- Schedules at
- raptravelperu.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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