One of the most frequently asked questions by travelers and tourists is how to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco, and here we will provide you with all the information on how to get to Machu Picchu from the city of Cusco.
Cusco to Machu Picchu via Train
• San Pedro train station (Cusco) to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). This would be one of the most ideal ways to go from Cusco to Machu Picchu, first you must go to the San Pedro train station, board the train and once in Aguas Calientes you must board the Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
The San Pedro Cusco station is located 5 minutes from the historic center of Cusco.
• Train station from Poroy (Cusco) to Aguas Calientes (Pueblo Machu Picchu). For this route you must first take a car and go to the Poroy station, then board the train to Aguas Calientes, then board the bus to Machu Picchu. .
The Poroy Cusco station is located 30 minutes from the historic center of Cusco.
• Train station from Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley of the Incas) to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). This is one of the most popular routes, to go to Ollantaytambo you have 2 options: go on a tour and visit the main attractions of the sacred valley and stay in Ollantaytambo to board the train, and the other is to take a car from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and later board the train. Once in Aguas Calientes you must board the bus to Machu Picchu.
The Ollantaytambo station (Sacred Valley), is located 1 hour and 30 minutes from the historic center of Cusco.
Important:
• It is advisable to always be at the train station 30 minutes before.
• Remember to check your train ticket well and know which station the train leaves from.
• When you buy your train ticket you also have the Bimodal option, that is, the same train company takes you from Cusco to the train station.
Cusco to Machu Picchu by Car
One of the ways to get to Machu Picchu economically is by car, for this option you can do it through a tour or on your own, it is recommended to do it by tour.
• By Tour: This route is known as Machu Picchu by car 2D/1N. The first day you will travel from Cusco to the Machu Picchu hydroelectric plant, then you will start a walk until you reach Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). The next day you will visit Machu Picchu and return the same way.
• Without tour: If you want to do this route on your own it is also possible, first you must go to the bus station that goes to Quillabamba, and get off at Santa Teresa, so that later you can go to the Hydroelectric, you also have the option of going to a travel agency and ask if they have a transfer from Cusco to the hydroelectric plant. Once at the hydroelectric plant, your walk will begin towards Aguas Calientes (Pueblo Machu Picchu). The next day you will visit Machu Picchu and return the same way.
