There are 5 ways to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train, bus, taxi, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus and Train
best- Take the train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Cusco
4h 40m$90–364Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Avenida El Sol to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambobus Aeroexpreso
- Take the taxi from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchutaxi
5h 11m$13–29Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Machu PicchuCusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
2d 4hTrain + Bus
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain Cusco
4h 47m$73–1,529Drive 212.1 km
- Drive from Cusco to Machu Picchucar 212.1 km
4h 28m$32–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu is to bus and taxi which costs $12 - $29 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Cusco and Machu Picchu is 111 km. The road distance is 212.1 km.
The best way to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu without a car is to Bus and Train which takes 4h 40m and costs $90 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Machu Picchu is 212 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Cusco to Machu Picchu.
There are 142+ hotels available in Machu Picchu.
What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Machu Picchu, Peru?
Inca Rail operates a train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–360 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Peru Runa Travels operates a shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu on demand, and the journey takes 2d 4h.
- Phone
- +51 84 581860
- consultas@incarail.com
- Website
- incarail.com
Train from Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–360
- Website
- https://incarail.com/en
- The premium & lounge
- $110–260
- The 360°
- $140–260
- Voyager Bimodal
- $75–220
- THE VOYAGER BIMODAL
- $90–190
- THE 360° BIMODAL
- $120–240
- THE FIRST CLASS BIMODAL
- $300–360
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- reservas@perurail.com
- Website
- perurail.com
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–1,600
- Website
- https://www.perurail.com/
- Phone
- +51904244509
- Website
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
Bus from Avenida El Sol to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Schedules at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Book at
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Phone
- +56 975 370 786
- counter@perurunatravel.com
- Website
- perurunatravel.com
Shuttle from Cusco to Machu Picchu
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://perurunatravel.com/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- $10–13
Pavitos Colectivo A Ollantaytambo
Palomino
- Phone
- +51 953 035 169
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