Machu Picchu train: departures and classes

The train takes you to Aguas Calientes. On the tour from Cusco, the transfer goes to Poroy or Ollantaytambo, and the trip is completed by bus up to the citadel.

By MachudayEditorial review 12/11/2026

From Cusco Train and bus

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Machu Picchu Tour with Tickets

9.1 / 10 · 682 reviews14 to 18 hrs

Not included · Food and drinks.

If the tour is cancelled

If a strike or bad weather forces a cancellation and the date can't be changed, the entry ticket (about 200 PEN) is not refunded.

Source Civitatis · Checked 12/11/2026

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What's included

Pickup and drop-off in Cusco
Round-trip train
Round-trip bus up and down
Citadel entry ticket

Where the rail leg begins

The tour may use Poroy or Ollantaytambo. The station depends on the trains available. The confirmation gives the pickup point and the departure station. According to the Civitatis listing checked on 12 Nov 2026, when Poroy is closed from December to March, the transfer continues to Ollantaytambo.

What changes with the train class

Tourist class offers Expedition or Voyager. First class offers Vistadome or The 360º. The exact service depends on the option and on availability.

How to plan the return

If you book the legs separately, leave time to take the bus down, reach the Aguas Calientes station and catch the return train.

Train and bus

The way from Cusco

Pick a stop to see what to confirm on that leg.

Journey diagram · Not to scale

CuscoPickup Poroy / OllantaytamboTrain station Aguas CalientesSwitch to the bus Machu PicchuVisiting the citadel

Cusco

On a tour, confirm the pickup point and time. If you go on your own, arrange your transfer to the station shown on your train ticket.

Poroy / Ollantaytambo

The boarding point can change depending on the service. Check whether you leave from Poroy or Ollantaytambo and whether your ticket includes a stretch by road.

Aguas Calientes

The train arrives at Machu Picchu Pueblo, also known as Aguas Calientes. If you buy the bus separately, leave a margin between the train's arrival and your entry time.

Machu Picchu

At the entrance, have your ticket and the document you booked with ready. The date, time slot and code determine when you enter and where you go next.

What changes between the options

One day

You travel from Cusco, visit the citadel and come back the same day.

Two days

The two-day tour includes a night in Aguas Calientes and visits the citadel the next day.

Tourist or first class

Expedition and Voyager are the tourist options. Vistadome and The 360º are the first-class alternatives listed on the tour page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the train reach the entrance to Machu Picchu?

The train reaches Aguas Calientes. The bus covers the final stretch to the archaeological site entrance.

Can I choose Poroy or Ollantaytambo?

The tour's station depends on availability. If you buy a train ticket yourself, check the station shown on your itinerary.

What class is Expedition?

Expedition is one of the tourist class options named in the tour listing.

Does first class change the circuit?

The class refers to the train. Check the archaeological circuit separately in the booking.

Does the tour include the return train?

Yes. The tour from Cusco with tickets includes the round-trip ticket.

Sources consulted

Checked 12/11/2026