Cusco will be the obligatory destination for all those who want to visit Machu Picchu. For this reason, it will be the place where you can find the largest number of train stations.
Despite the presence of modern vehicles, the only way to reach Machu Picchu without hiking by public transport is by train. Hence the importance of the train stations that continue to operate as they did several decades ago.
In this blog we want to give you all the information about the train stations to leave from Cusco and another district, heading to Machu Picchu. Likewise, we will present in detail the schedules and approximate prices for each of the services that allow a comfortable trip to the wonder of the world.
Let’s learn about the train stations to get to Machu Picchu.
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Wanchaq train station
Wanchac train station
Location
- The Wanchaq train station is located very close to El Sol Avenue and the Pachacútec Oval. Precisely on Pachacútec Avenue, s/n.
- This central location makes arrival easy and even tourists with time, can walk from the historic center.
- It is recommended that everyone arrive 30 minutes before the train departure time.
What services can be found?
- PeruRail general ticket sales service.
- Customer service.
- Waiting room.
- The trains that depart from Wanchaq station are:
- Hiram Bingham.
- Expedition.
- Vistadome.
- Vistadome Observatory.
Departure times from Wanchaq station
| Train service (between the months of January and April) | Departure time | Arrival time Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 03:20 hours | 07:40 hours |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 05:10 hours | 09:15 hours |
| Vistadome Observatory (Bimodal) | 05:10 hours | 09:15 hours |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 05:40 hours | 09:45 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Bimodal) | 05:40 hours | 09:45 hours |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 06:40 hours | 10:52 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Bimodal) | 06:40 hours | 10:52 hours |
| Hiram Bingham – Lujo (Bimodal) | 07:20 hours | 12:24 hours |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 07:50 hours | 12:11 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Bimodal) | 07:50 hours | 12:11 hours |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 12:30 hours | 17:02 hours |
| Vistadome Observatory (Bimodal) | 12:30 hours | 17:02 hours |
| Vistadome (Bimodal) | 16:30 hours | 20:45 hours |
| Train service (between the months of May and December) | Departure time | Arrival time Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 03:20 hours | 07:40 hours |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 05:10 hours | 09:15 hours |
| Vistadome Observatory (Bimodal) | 05:10 hours | 09:15 hours |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 05:40 hours | 09:45 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Bimodal) | 05:40 hours | 09:45 hours |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 12:30 hours | 17:02 hours |
| Vistadome Observatory (Bimodal) | 12:30 hours | 17:02 hours |
| Vistadome (Bimodal) | 16:30 hours | 20:45 hours |
| Expedition (Bimodal) | 16:30 hours | 20:45 hours |
Poroy station on the way to Machu Picchu
Poroy train station
Location
- Poroy train station is located 30 minutes from Cusco.
- Within the town of Poroy, specifically on Roldan street s/n.
- Getting there is easy by renting a car or hiring a taxi.
- This location allows for a less congested trip at other stations near Cusco.
- It is recommended that everyone arrive 30 minutes before the train departure time.
What services can be found?
- Ticket validation is not possible at this station.
- Customer service.
- This train station operates mostly only during the months of May to December.
- Waiting room.
- The trains that depart from Wanchaq station are:
- Hiram Bingham.
- Expedition.
- Vistadome.
- Vistadome Observatory.
Departure times from Poroy station to Machu Picchu
| Train service (between the months of May and December) | Departure time | Arrival time Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 07:35 hours | 10:52 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 07:35 hours | 10:52 hours |
| Vistadome Observatory (Bimodal) | 09:05 hours | 12:24 hours |
San Pedro train station
San Pedro train station
Location
- The San Pedro train station is located very close to the Plaza de Armas.
- The exact location is Calle Cascaparo S/N Cusco.
- This central location makes arrival easy and even tourists with time can walk from the historic center.
- Taxi drivers and other services will also be able to arrive without any problem.
- It is recommended that everyone arrive 30 minutes before the train departure time.
What services can be found?
- PeruRail general ticket sales service.
- Customer service.
- This train station operates mostly only during the months of May to December.
- Waiting room.
- The trains that depart from Wanchaq station are:
- Expedition.
- Vistadome.
- Vistadome Observatory.
Departure times from San Pedro station
| Train service (between the months of January and April) | Departure time | Arrival time Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 06:40 hours | 10:52 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 06:40 hours | 10:52 hours |
| Vistadome Observatory (Regular) | 07:30 hours | 12:11 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 07:30 hours | 12:11 hours |
Train station in Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo train station
Location
- The Ollantaytambo train station is located in the same district.
- The travel time will be approximately 2 hours .
- This station is the one through which almost all trains pass.
- It is also important because it is the place where the second route of the bimodal services continues, both on the outbound and return journeys.
- This exact location in the Ollantaytambo district is Av. Ferrocarril s/n .
- Ollantaytambo is located within the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- It is recommended that everyone arrive 30 minutes before the train departure time.
Info
Operador: inca rail
- Inca Rail is the other company in charge of making train trips.
- Inca Rail operates bimodal travel services continuously.
- To make the trips from Cusco to Ollantaytambo (bimodal) you have to board the buses in Cusco.
- The bus station is located at Av. El Sol 843, approximately 6 blocks from the main square.
- The buses will arrive very close to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
- In Ollantaytambo, you will have access to the Inca Rail waiting room to board the train you have selected.
- In this sense, at the Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu Pueblo stations you can board and complete the respective trip.
- It is important to mention that Inca Rail trains offer a very similar service between both and even, in some cases, with better offers.
What services can be found?
- General ticket sales service for PeruRail and Inca Rail .
- Customer service from both companies.
- Exclusive waiting room for both Inca Rail and PeruRail.
- Inca Rail trains only depart from this station.
- The trains that leave from Ollantaytambo station are:
- Hiram Bingham.
- Expedition.
- PeruRail Titicaca.
- Vistadome Observatory.
- The Voyager.
- The 360.
- The Premium & Lounge.
- The First Class.
- The Private.
Departure times from Ollantaytambo station (PeruRail)
| Train service (between the months of January and April) | Departure time | Arrival time Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 05:05 hours | 06:37 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 06:10 hours | 07:40 hours |
| Vistadome (Regular) | 07:05 hours | 08:27 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 07:45 hours | 09:15 hours |
| Vistadome Observatory (Regular) | 07:45 hours | 09:15 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 08:00 hours | 09:25 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 08:29 hours | 09:54 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 08:29 hours | 09:54 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 08:53 hours | 10:39 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 09:15 hours | 10:52 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 09:15 hours | 10:52 hours |
| Vistadome Observatory (Regular) | 10:32 hours | 12:11 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 10:32 hours | 12:11 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 11:52 hours | 12:34 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 12:55 hours | 14:25 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 12:55 hours | 14:25 hours |
| Vistadome Observatory (Regular) | 13:27 hours | 14:50 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 15:37 hours | 17:02 hours |
| Vistadome Observatory (Regular) | 15:37 hours | 17:02 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 19:04 hours | 20:45 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 21:00 hours | 22:45 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 21:00 hours | 22:45 hours |
Departure times from Ollantaytambo station (PeruRail)
| Train service (between the months of May and December) | Departure time | Arrival time Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 05:05 hours | 06:37 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 06:10 hours | 07:40 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 06:50 hours | 09:25 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 08:00 hours | 09:25 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 08:29 hours | 09:45 hours |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 08:29 hours | 09:45 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 08:53 hours | 10:39 hours |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 09:15 hours | 10:52 hours |
Departure times from Ollantaytambo station (Inca Rail)
| Train service (between the months of January and April) | Departure time | Arrival time Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| The First Class Train | 05:05 hours | 06:37 hours |
| The Voyager Train | 06:40 hours | 08:01 hours |
| The Voyager Train | 07:22 hours | 08:48 hours |
| The Voyager Train | 11:15 hours | 12:41 hours |
| The Voyager Train | 12:36 hours | 14:00 hours |
| The Voyager Train | 16:36 hours | 18:09 hours |
| The Voyager Train | 19:27 hours | 21:09 hours |
| The 360 Train | 07:22 hours | 08:48 hours |
| The 360 Train | 12:36 hours | 14:00 hours |
Urubamba Station
Urubamba train station
Location
- The Urubamba train station is located in the same district.
- This station is different from Ollantaytambo (they should not be confused, although both are in the Sacred Valley) .
- The location means that only a few trains leave from this station.
- The address of the Urubamba station in the Urubamba district is Avenida Ferrocarril s/n.
- It is recommended that everyone arrive 30 minutes before the train departure time.
What services can be found?
- Some trains cannot be found for sale.
- Customer service.
- Waiting room.
- The trains that leave from Urubamba station are:
- Vistadome Train.
- Some dates the Hiram Bingham train.
Departure times from Urubamba station
The departure of trains from Urubamba station has a variable availability. However, they usually have a varied departure schedule. The travel time on the trains is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Arrival and return station: Machu Picchu Pueblo
Machu Picchu Pueblo Train Station
Location
- The Machu Picchu Pueblo train station is located near the center and Plaza de Armas of the district of the same name.
- The exact address is Av. Machu Picchu s/n, Barrio las Orquídeas .
- This is the busiest station because several trains arrive and depart. It is open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- It is recommended that everyone arrive 30 minutes before the train departure time.
What services can be found?
- General ticket sales service for PeruRail and Inca Rail.
- Train service attention for local travelers.
- Customer service.
- Waiting room.
- Sanitary services.
- The trains that leave from the Machu Picchu Pueblo station are:
- Local train heading to Hidroeléctrica and Ollantaytambo.
- Hiram Bingham.
- Expedition.
- PeruRail Titicaca.
- Vistadome Observatory.
- The Voyager train.
- The 360 Train.
- The Premium & Lounge train.
- The First Class train.
- The Private Train.
Departure times from Machu Picchu Pueblo station to Ollantaytambo – Cusco on PeruRail
| PeruRail service (between the months of January and December) | Departure time | Arrival time Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 05:35 hours | 07:44 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Expedition Train (Local Train) | 06:45 hours | 07:29 hours (Hidroeléctrica) |
| Vistadome Expedition (Regular) | 08:53 hours | 10:52 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Vistadome Observatory (Regular) | 10:55 hours | 12:32 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 12:46 hours | 14:19 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 13:30 hours | 14:15 hours (Hidroeléctrica) |
| Vistadome Observatory (Bimodal) | 13:37 hours | 17:30 hours (Wanchaq) |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 13:37 hours | 15:04 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Vistadome Observatory (Bimodal) | 13:37 hours | 15:04 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Vistadome Train (Bimodal) | 14:55 hours | 19:00 hours (Wanchaq) |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 14:55 hours | 16:31 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 15:20 hours | 17:08 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 15:20 hours | 19:30 hours (Wanchaq) |
| Vistadome Train (Bimodal) | 15:20 hours | 19:30 hours (Wanchaq) |
| Vistadome (Regular) | 15:48 hours | 17:29 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Vistadome (Regular) | 15:48 hours | 17:29 hours (Urubamba) |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 16:22 hours | 18:10 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 16.22 hours | 18:10 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 16:22 hours | 20:30 hours (Wanchaq) |
| Vistadome Observatory (Bimodal) | 16:22 hours | 20:30 hours ((Wanchaq) |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 16:43 hours | 20:55 hours (Wanchaq) |
| Vistadome Train (Bimodal) | 16:43 hours | 20:55 hours ((Wanchaq) |
| Vistadome Train (Bimodal) | 16:43 hours | 18:31 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 16:43 hours | 18:31 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 17:23 hours | 19:02 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Vistadome Observatory (Bimodal) | 17:23 hours | 19:02 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Hiram Bingham (Bimodal) | 17:50 hours | 22:10 hours (Wanchaq) |
| Expedition Train (Local Train) | 18:00 hours | 18:31 hours (Hidroeléctrica) |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 18:10 hours | 19:51 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Expedition Train (Bimodal) | 18:20 hours | 22:30 hours (Wanchaq) |
| Vistadome Train (Bimodal) | 18:20 hours | 22:30 hours (Wanchaq) |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 18:20 hours | 20:05 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 18:20 hours | 20:05 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 20:50 hours | 22:20 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Expedition Train (Regular) | 21:50 hours | 23:37 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
| Vistadome Train (Regular) | 21:50 hours | 23:37 hours (Ollantaytambo) |
Departure times from Machu Picchu Pueblo station to Ollantaytambo – Cusco on Inca Rail
| Inca Rail service (between the months of January and December) | Departure time | Arrival time Machu Picchu |
|---|---|---|
| The Voyager (Bimodal) | 08:30 hours | 12:10 hours (Cusco) |
| The Voyager (Bimodal) | 10:32 hours | 14:30 hours (Cusco) |
| The Voyager (Bimodal) | 14:30 hours | 18:20 hours (Cusco) |
| The Voyager (Bimodal) | 16:12 hours | 20:20 hours (Cusco) |
| The Voyager (Bimodal) | 19:00 hours | 23:00 hours (Cusco) |
| The Voyager (Bimodal) | 20:20 hours | 00:10 hours (Cusco) |
| The Voyager (Bimodal) | 13:37 hours | 20:41 hours (Cusco) |
| The Voyager (Bimodal) | 21:30 hours | 01:15 hours (Cusco) |
| The 360 (Bimodal) | 10:32 hours | 14:30 hours (Cusco) |
| The 360 (Bimodal) | 16:12 hours | 20:20 hours (Cusco) |
| The Premium & Lounge (Bimodal) | 19:00 hours | 23:00 hours (Cusco) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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1) Where can I purchase return train tickets?
Of course you can, and you can book the return trains at the same time as you book the outbound train. Sometimes you can find discounts by booking both tickets in one quote. Activities at Machu Picchu have a set time frame, so you can book both tickets without any problems.
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2) What are the most popular trains for the train trip to Machu Picchu?
The most popular trains are the Expedition train and the Voyager train. Both trains not only offer affordable prices and comfort during the trip, but are also in demand thanks to their wide availability at departure and arrival times, both in Cusco and Machu Picchu Pueblo.
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3) Where can I pick up my reserved tickets?
At RailMachupicchu.Com, we will provide you with the train ticket once you have made the reservation and confirmed the payment. The deadline is more than 20 days before the date of the trip. Likewise, if you take the full service, the physical tickets can be sent to you upon your arrival in Cusco.
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4) Can I change the train service?
Yes, it is possible to make changes to train services. Please note that changes will be subject to availability of the tickets you want and a penalty for cancelling the service you want to change. The deadline for changes is 3 business days before the journey.
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5) Can I change the schedule of my tickets?
Yes, just like with service changes, schedule changes can be made. These will be subject to availability and also to a penalty that can be seen in our Terms and Conditions.