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The 15 Best Train Journeys from Cusco

44 tours  ·  from $170

The line down the Urubamba gorge is the reason most people see Machu Picchu at all, and there is a second one south towards Puno. These 15 compare carriages, departure stations and what each ticket actually covers.

Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train - The early train from Cusco to Km 104
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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

1.Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582Our pick

This 2-day trip takes you from Cusco to Km 104, then on foot past Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate. Guides such as Gilbert, Abelardo, Jason, and Alejandro have led groups with patience and strong local insight. Expect a demanding first day, fresh trail meals, a hotel night, and a stylish Vistadome return.

“What an amazing trip this is. Expect very early starts, the first day is an all-day trek which is of moderate difficulty I would say, culminating in reaching the "sun gate" and an incredible view of Machu Picchu. The second day is an in-depth tour of the site itself and a very fancy train trip back, with a fashion show! Worth every penny.”

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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail - The VIP waiting room and the start at 11:15 a.m.
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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

2.The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $855

Travel to Machu Picchu in Inca Rail’s First Class carriage with an observatory coach, live music, three-course meals, drinks, a certified guide, and private buses to the citadel. The package begins at 11:15 a.m. and costs $855 per person.

“Everything was great - from Machu Picchu pick-up, complimentary dinner in the restaurant near the station to the train experience and live music. I got to be the only first class passenger so it felt even more luxurious.”

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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train - Ollantaytambo and the train through the Andes
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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

3.1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 138 reviews · 12 hours · from $360

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by tourist train, with hotel pickup, round-trip rail tickets, buses, entrance, and a two-hour guided visit. Guides such as Richard, Eric, Miguel, and Juan Carlos Quiño have helped make the day run smoothly, but train schedules can create a long wait in Aguas Calientes.

“The trip was perfect. Everyone is super nice and organized.”

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2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included ) - The train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
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2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included )

4.2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $485Top rated

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley by private vehicle and train, stay one night in Aguas Calientes, then tour Machu Picchu with an English-speaking guide. The package includes transport, hotel, breakfast, buses, and entry to the citadel. Mountain permits cost extra.

“Excelente experiencia hicieron hasta lo imposible para acomodar nuestras necesidades muy complacidos éramos cuatro y todos estamos muy contentos, nuestro guía Luis super professional, muy amable y con mucho conocimiento. El conductor Gonzalo respetuoso, educado y muy profesional. Lo recomendamos 100%”

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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train - Chinchero and the living side of Andean culture
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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

5.Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 2 days · from $499

Spend two busy but well-managed days visiting Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. You get hotel transfers, train tickets, a Sacred Valley buffet lunch, and small-group guiding. Guides such as Victor and Carlos add useful local context, while the Vistadome train is a worthwhile upgrade.

“The team were amazing, the train back was delayed (not their fault) and they brought food and drinks to the station for us, which goes to show that they go above and beyond. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and passionate, the hotel in Aguas Calientes was lovely and right next to the station. The itinerary for the trip was ideal as well we got lots covered in 2 days without feeling rushed. There was 8 people to one tour guide for the tours on the first day and 4 people to one tour guide on the second day (Machu Picchu) so the group sizes were ideal. (Victor and Carlos…”

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - Day one: Humantay Lake and a night under Salkantay
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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

6.5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 days · from $655

Hike from Cusco to Machu Picchu through high mountain passes, cloud forest, coffee country, and Inca ruins. You will camp at Llactapata with views of the citadel, enjoy a Pachamanca feast, and return by Vistadome or 360° train. Small groups, expert guides, meals, and transport are included.

“I just finished the 5-day Salkantay Trek with TreXperience and couldn’t be happier! Everything was well organized… logistics, meals, and cultural experiences. TreXperience made the trek easier without compromising authenticity. Highlights included Humantay Lake, Salkantay Glacier, Inca Trail segments, rich Amazon botany, local communities, making coffee, and the delicious Pachamanca. Machu Picchu was the perfect finale. Our guide Gilbert was amazing… knowledgeable, motivating, funny, and deeply caring. He adapted to all levels and even arranged alternatives for a non-walker. Our cook Esmael made incredible meals, and Wilbert was a helpful, cheerful presence. If I could suggest one change: hi...”

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Machu Picchu 2-Day Adventure by Train with Overnight Stay - An open afternoon in Aguas Calientes
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Machu Picchu 2-Day Adventure by Train with Overnight Stay

7.Machu Picchu 2-Day Adventure by Train with Overnight Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $597

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley by train, spend a night in Aguas Calientes, then enter Machu Picchu early with a private English or Spanish guide. You get the citadel tour, buses, entrance ticket, hotel, breakfast, and return transport, with free time for the hot springs or museum.

“I cannot say enough about how great Heidi Travel is! We had made a reservation with a different company who canceled on us the day before we were arranged to leave (looking at you Machu Picchu USA). In a panic, we tried desperately to find another company who could get us into Machu Picchu on a two-day notice. This is where Heidi worked her magic. Her and I arranged to combine our Machu Picchu tour with a Sacred Valley tour, which we planned on taking later in our vacation anyway. She booked those tours together (staying in Ollaytantambo instead of returning to Cusco in order to begin our Machu Picchu…”

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Tour To Machupicchu 2 Days by Train - The 4:00 a.m. walk to Machu Picchu
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Tour To Machupicchu 2 Days by Train

8.Tour To Machupicchu 2 Days by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $399

Travel from Cusco to Aguas Calientes by road and scenic train, sleep one night, then walk uphill to Machu Picchu for sunrise, a two-hour guided visit, and free time. The package includes tickets, meals, transport, and a guide, with coordination often handled by Carlos or Nixon and guiding sometimes provided by Jorge.

“This was the trip we bought from Viator when they last-minute-cancelled our original trip to Machu Picchu with them. We booked with them from London. We then based everything around it: Buying our flights to Cusco from Lima. Our trains, our accommodation. and plans. We were so excited. The night before our trip to Machu Picchu I saw a notice on my calendar and checked it out. To my amazement, it was a ‘cancelled’ line through my diary entry of Machu Picchu. I actually thought it must be a mistake. I contacted Viator only to discover they really had cancelled our booking, apparently due to being unable to obtain tickets…”

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4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train - Day two: Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,215 meters
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4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train

9.4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $820

You’ll hike the classic Inca Trail from KM-82 to Machu Picchu in a group of no more than nine. Expect four demanding days, private tents, three breakfasts, three dinners, four lunches, Inca ruins, Dead Woman’s Pass, and a return by train.

“DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY "HAPPY GRINGO TOURS" This company is hopeless. Very bad communication and management. They never contact and share any booking details until very last minute. Finally they contacted us 1.5 days before the inca trial start date was to inform us the start date need to PUSH BACK ONE DAY. Happy Gringo Tours claimed there is a new ticket system from Machu Picchu new management and everyone in the tour will be affected but ended up it is a LIE. We have to reschedule our accommodation and other planned activities because of this last minute change. Do not book with them unless you want a…”

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Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day - The 4:00 am pickup and ride to Ollantaytambo
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Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day

10.Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 18 to 20 hours (approx.) · from $360

Leave Cusco at 4:00 am, ride by minivan, bus, and train to Machu Picchu, and return around 10:00 pm. A bilingual guide leads a two-hour visit, while the operator handles most transport and tickets. Confirm your entrance ticket and final drop-off details before paying.

“Empresa super comprometida, extremamente organizados. Quando algo saiu fora do planejado, imediatamente acharam uma solução. Muito atenciosos e sempre disponíveis. Eu estava viajando sozinha, então foi super importante poder confiar no trabalho deles.”

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2-Day Sacred Valley Machu Picchu by Train with Llama Experience - Aguas Calientes and the overnight stay
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2-Day Sacred Valley Machu Picchu by Train with Llama Experience

11.2-Day Sacred Valley Machu Picchu by Train with Llama Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $457

Start in Cusco with Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then ride a Voyager or Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. Spend the next day at Machu Picchu with a guide, buses, and a three-star hotel. Guides may include Michael, Roy, or other TikasPeru staff, depending on assignment.

“I’ve been to Peru before to visit family but never had the chance to see the wonders of this country. After Meeting with Veronica when we landed in Cusco, I felt like I was in good hands. She took us out to a lovely restaurant and let us roam as we wished. The next day, we meet up with Michael and made our way to the sacred valley. The way he gave an honest and truly authentic explanation to the various sights assured me that we were getting the true Cusco Experience.”

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2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train - Small Group Tour - Awana Kancha and the Taray viewpoint
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2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train – Small Group Tour

12.2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $599

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu in a group of no more than nine. Visit Awana Kancha, Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo, then ride the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. Guides such as Ruben and Elvis lead the site visits, with a Vistadome upgrade available.

“Ruben managed everything from beginning to end with amazing expertise and friendliness. Before going to Ollantaytambo to board the train, we saw pisaq , urubamba ,ollamtaytambo Without ever stressing us, Ruben told interes”

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Machu picchu one day by train all included - Taking the train to Aguas Calientes
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Machu picchu one day by train all included

13.Machu picchu one day by train all included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $315Best value

This 16-hour Machu Picchu trip takes you from Cusco to Ollantaytambo by road, then by train to Aguas Calientes. You receive transport, train and bus tickets, Circuit 2 entry, and a guided visit in English or Spanish. Guide Fernando has been especially praised, though return times can create a long wait.

“The tour is more of a service that gets everything together for you. They arrange all of the transports and then a guide at Machu Picchu but from place to place there is a bit of figuring things out. Overall it was worth it. Also there is a bunch of walking so be ready!!”

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Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu by Train - Ollantaytambo station and the two-hour train
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Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu by Train

14.Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $379

Leave Cusco around 3 a.m. for Ollantaytambo, ride the train to Aguas Calientes, and tour Machu Picchu with a guide. The $379 package includes transport, train, entrance, buses, and support. Guides may include Nilton, Yeni, or Jhoel, depending on assignment.

“Very good. Things ran mostly smoothly. All tickets were well organised and in order but I didn’t have a tour guide although someone was there to meet me at the different stages”

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Short Inca Trail 2 Day Hike to Machu Picchu with Permits & Train - The train to Km 104
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Short Inca Trail 2 Day Hike to Machu Picchu with Permits & Train

15.Short Inca Trail 2 Day Hike to Machu Picchu with Permits & Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $795

This two-day trip takes you from Cusco to Km 104 by train, past Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna, through the Sun Gate, and into Machu Picchu. A guide leads the hike and the next morning’s citadel tour. Small groups, included transport, meals, permits, and a hotel keep the planning simple.

“This was an incredible trip. I could not get the Inca Trail permit so decided to hike the shorter version.”

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