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Summary
Inca Rail’s The Private train is one of the most exclusive and luxurious railway experiences, designed to offer its passengers an unforgettable journey through some of the most impressive landscapes in Peru. This service combines an exclusive private carriage with the elegance and comfort of a luxury train, allowing travelers to enjoy iconic routes such as the journey to Machu Picchu, departing from Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
What train schedule is best for me from Cusco?
The train schedule that best suits you to make the most of the day is the one that leaves in the morning. If you are going from Cusco, you would opt for the bimodal route with the following itinerary:
If you decide to take the Inca Rail The Private train leaving at 08:30 AM from Cusco (via the bimodal route Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu) (and return Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco), here is the optimized itinerary to make the most of your visit to Machu Picchu.
Itinerary departing at 8:30 AM:
Departure from Cusco – Ollantaytambo (bus):
- Schedule: Bus departure from Cusco at 08:30 AM to go to Ollantaytambo.
- Journey time: Around 2 hours
- Arrival in Ollantaytambo: Approximately 10:30 AM.
Departure from Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes (The Private Train):
- Inca Rail’s The Private train leaves Ollantaytambo at approximately 10:30 AM and arrives in Aguas Calientes around 12:30 AM.
- Duration of the train journey: Approximately 2 hours.
Bus trip to Machu Picchu (Included):
- Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, you will be taken by bus to Machu Picchu.
- Bus travel time: Approximately 30 minutes.
- Arrival at Machu Picchu: Approximately 1:30 PM.
Visit to Machu Picchu (Included):
- Upon arrival at Machu Picchu at 1:30 PM, you can begin your tour.
- The included guide will help you make the most of your visit.
- Recommended visit duration: Between 3 and 4 hours depending on the amount of time you wish to spend exploring the site.
Return from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (Included):
- Return by bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes: Approximately 4:00 PM depending on when you finish your visit.
Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo:
- Return train schedule from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo: The train will depart at 7:00 PM, in the meantime you can eat and have a short tour around Aguas Calientes.
- Duration of the train journey: Approximately 2 hours.
- If you take the train at 7:00 PM, you would arrive in Ollantaytambo around 9:00 PM.
Return from Ollantaytambo to Cusco (bus):
- Schedule: The bus back to Cusco will leave at approximately 9:00 PM.
- Duration of the journey: Approximately 2 hours.
- Arrival in Cusco: Around 11:00 PM.
The Private Train
Inca Rail The Private Train service route map
Detailed map of the train route to Machu Picchu, highlighting iconic landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. Includes major stops such as Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, with information on amenities, tourist attractions, and spectacular views of the Sacred Valley.
Main routes The Private Train by Inca Rail
Travel comfortably on Inca Rail’s The Private Train from Cusco to the magical town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to one of the wonders of the world.
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- Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Route
- Departure station: Ollantaytambo
- Travel time: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Departure times: According to request
- Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo Route
- Departure station: Aguas Calientes
- Travel time: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Departure times: According to request
- Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Bimodal Route
- Description: On this route travelers will begin their journey on a bus from the city of Cusco to Ollantaytambo, from there they will board the Inca Rail The Private train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).
- Departure and arrival stations:
- Bus:
- Departure: Cusco
- Arrival: Ollantaytambo
- Tren:
- Departure: Ollantaytambo
- Arrival: Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
- Bus:
- Duration of the trip:
- Bus: Approximately 2 hours from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
- Train: Approximately 2 hours from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Total: Around 4 hours from Cusco to Machu Picchu, depending on bus and train connections.
- Departure times: According to request
- Bimodal Route Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco:
- Description: On this route travelers will board the Inca Rail The Private train from Aguas Calientes (Machu Pi
- Departure and arrival stations:
- Train:
- Departure: Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
- Arrival: Ollantaytambo
- Bus:
- Departure: Ollantaytambo
- Arrival: Cusco
- Train:
- Duration of the trip:
- Train: Approximately 2 hours from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Bus: Approximately 2 hours from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
- Total: Around 4 hours from Cusco to Machu Picchu, depending on bus and train connections.
- Departure times: According to request
Recommendations
- From the moment you arrive at our offices in Cusco, you will have an exclusive waiting room for you and your companions.
- The cars have the capacity to accommodate more than 8 passengers at most, but this number is managed to have greater comfort and space.
- Only you and the group you have formed for the trip will be in the car.
- When forming a group, we will provide a certified guide for the tour of Machu Picchu.