There are 4 ways to get from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Ollantaytambo / ...
- Take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchubus Aguas Calientes
2h 6m$46–642Drive 152.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchucar 152.7 km
3h 22m$23–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi 152.7 km
3h 22m$140–180Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Ollantaytambo to Machu PicchuCusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
23h 33m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu is to train and bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $45 - $650.
The distance between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu is 46 km. The road distance is 152.7 km.
The best way to get from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $45 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu is 153 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu.
There are 165+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.
What companies run services between Ollantaytambo, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?
Peru Runa Travels operates a shuttle from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu on demand, and the journey takes 23h 33m. Cusco Tours by RAP Travel Perú also services this route on demand.
- 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
- Phone
- +51 99 483 5648
- [email protected]
- Website
- comprar.caminoalamaravilla.com
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12
- Schedules at
- comprar.caminoalamaravilla.com
- Book at
- comprar.caminoalamaravilla.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Palomino
- Phone
- +51 953 035 169
Pavitos Colectivo A Ollantaytambo
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