There are 4 ways to get from Machu Picchu to Cusco by train, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car
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Bus and Train
best- Take the train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cuscotrain Machu Picchu
5h 30m$67–172Drive 210.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Machu Picchu to Cuscocar 210.7 km
4h 26m$32–46Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Machu Picchu to Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambotaxi
- Take the bus from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Qorikanchabus Aeroexpreso
5h 7m$151–192Tour
- Take a shuttle bus from Machu Picchu to CuscoCusco fascinante: 7 dias&6 noches
2d 4h$620
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machu Picchu to Cusco is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Machu Picchu to Cusco is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Machu Picchu to Cusco. However, there are services departing from Machu Picchu Pueblo and arriving at Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Machu Picchu and Cusco is 111 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.
The best way to get from Machu Picchu to Cusco without a car is to Bus and Train which takes 5h 30m and costs $65 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Machu Picchu to Cusco, including transfers.
Machu Picchu to Cusco train services, operated by Inca Rail, depart from Machu Picchu Pueblo station.
Machu Picchu to Cusco train services, operated by Inca Rail, arrive at Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machu Picchu to Cusco is 211 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Machu Picchu to Cusco.
There are 1365+ hotels available in Cusco.
What companies run services between Machu Picchu, Peru and Cusco, Peru?
Inca Rail operates a train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Peru Runa Travels operates a shuttle from Machu Picchu to Cusco on demand, and the journey takes 2d 4h. Cusco Tours by RAP Travel Perú also services this route on demand.
- Phone
- +51 84 581860
- consultas@incarail.com
- Website
- incarail.com
Train from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ave. El Sol 843 , Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://incarail.com/en
- The premium & lounge
- $120–160
- Voyager Bimodal
- $85–120
- The 360°
- $120–140
- THE VOYAGER BIMODAL
- $55–70
- THE 360° BIMODAL
- $66–69
- The Prime
- $130–140
- Phone
- +51904244509
- atencionalcliente@aeroexpreso.com.pe
- Website
- aeroexpreso.com.pe
Bus from Plaza de armas de Ollantaytambo to Qorikancha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- 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 Machu Picchu to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://perurunatravel.com/en/
- Phone
- +51 984 186 268
- reservas@raptravelperu.com
- Website
- raptravelperu.com
Shuttle from Machu Picchu to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $620
- Schedules at
- raptravelperu.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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