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The 15 Best Train Trips from Cusco

45 tours  ·  from $170 a head

The railway down the Urubamba is the main way into Machu Picchu, and the carriage class changes the day. These 15 range from the standard expedition seats to the Vistadome and the Hiram Bingham, with what each includes at the other end.

Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train - Train views and the Km 104 trailhead
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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 two-day trip pairs the Inca Trail from Km 104 with visits to Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, and Machu Picchu at sunset and again the next morning. A small group of up to 16 travels with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, enjoys chef-prepared trail meals, sleeps in Aguas Calientes, and returns by Vistadome train.

“Our guides were literally the best! We couldn’t have asked for better! The only thing we would recommend to improve on. My husband and I train tickets were not seats next to eachother and the whole group was on different trains on the ride back. The bag drop off and transportation back to our hotels process could improve. There was a lot of waiting around and extra steps that seems could be done more streamlined and organized especially when participants are tired and ready to go back to their hotels. Thank you!!”

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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail - From Cusco to the Machu Picchu rail experience
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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

Ride Inca Rail’s First Class train to Machu Picchu, with an observatory carriage, live music, a three-course lunch and dinner, drinks, a certified citadel guide, and bus transfers to and from the site. The experience is listed at about two to four hours, with a four-hour Machu Picchu visit. Check what your hotel transfer includes before booking.

“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 - The train ride 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 transfers, entry, and a guided visit of about two hours. You’ll see Andean rivers and peaks en route, then follow one available site circuit. Guides on past departures have included Richard, Eric, Miguel, and Juan Carlos Quiño. Meals are at your own expense, and the full day can run well beyond 12 hours.

“trip was fine, transportation was good , our guide was maybe too knowledgeable , but much with dates and names but he was good. All in all a good day”

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2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included ) - What $485 covers, and where extra costs may arise
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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 to Aguas Calientes by private vehicle and train, stay one night, then visit Machu Picchu with an English-speaking local guide. The $485 price includes transport, lodging, entry, and return buses. A recent group praised guide Luis and driver Gonzalo, though their assignment is not guaranteed.

“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 - Ollantaytambo before the train
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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 days crossing the Sacred Valley by minibus and train, with stops at a Chinchero weaving family, Moray’s Inca terraces, the Maras salt ponds and Ollantaytambo. The tour includes an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu entry and guided visit, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Victor, Carlos and Martin have led recent departures.

“Well organised tour. Both of our tour guides were fully informed and spoke very good English. The driver was very attentive and the mini bus was clean and comfortable . Our hotel in Aguas Calientes was very good and with delicious breakfast. Our buffet lunch in the first day was very good with a huge variety.”

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - Day one: Humantay Lake and a high-altitude camp
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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

Spend five days hiking from turquoise Humantay Lake over the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass and down through cloud forest. Sleep in a glamping camp, Andean huts, a campsite overlooking Machu Picchu, and a hotel. A guide leads the trek and citadel visit; meals, a Pachamanca feast, coffee tasting, buses, and a panoramic train are included.

“The trip was really good organised they know what they doing. Frank and John our guides were incredible and looked after us really good. Big thanks to our chefs the food was soo delicious. And the campsites expecially the one on the 3 night are in such beutiful spots.”

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Machu Picchu 2-Day Adventure by Train with Overnight Stay - What the $597 price covers
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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 to Ollantaytambo by minibus, then follow the river valley by train to Aguas Calientes for an overnight stay. The next morning, ride the bus to Machu Picchu for a two-hour guided visit and free time. Entrance, transport, train, hotel, and breakfast are included; meals and optional mountain permits are not.

“Heidi was super helpful organising this trip. After booking this trip, we contacted her to get an upgrade of the train to a vistadome carriage and she was able to sort that for us without any issues. She was also able to meet us in Cuzco and explain our trip, even upgrade us to have a tour of the sacred valley the day before! In addition, she managed to secure a discount for a Moras and Moray trip for us too (highly recommend). The whole trip went smoothly and she was there every step of the way. I encourage anyone who has any questions about the booking, including booking huaynapichu…”

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Tour To Machupicchu 2 Days by Train - Day 2: The early 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 by road and train to Aguas Calientes, sleep one night in a hostel, then walk up to Machu Picchu for a guided visit and time to explore. The package includes transport, train tickets, entrance arrangements, dinner and breakfast. Carlos and Nixon coordinate some departures, and Jorge has guided at the citadel.

“Excellent tour company with a very helpful staff. They held my bags for me while I went to Macchu Picchu and sent them to my hotel. Everyone was so thoughtful and hospitable. Great company.”

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4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train - Day three: cloud-country views and Wiñay Wayna
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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

This four-day trek from Cusco follows the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, with a group capped at nine, private tents, meals, and a guide-led route past Llactapata, Dead Woman’s Pass, Sayacmarca, and Wiñay Wayna. Expect long hiking days, a high-altitude summit, and a final train ride from Ollantaytambo back toward Cusco.

“The Inca trail is amazing but this tour operator will do all to destroy fun of it for you - 1) no pick up even though it’s promised 2) you need to carry your rented sleeping bag plus linen or you pay 150 soles / 40 USD/EUR per day 3) the guide doesn’t even intruduce himself , drinks alcohol to the point of loosing consciousness and is also touching / kissing participants without permission 4) you don’t know the plan - you will need to ask for everything and solve your problems 5) and if you provide the feedback they will tell you that they could not accept you to…”

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Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day - The entrance ticket is the make-or-break detail
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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 a.m. by minivan and bus for Ollantaytambo, then ride the train to Aguas Calientes and take a bus up to Machu Picchu. A bilingual guide leads a two-hour site tour, with time afterward to explore on your own before the return train. Hotel pickup is included; the return drop-off is in central Cusco, not necessarily at your hotel.

“This was a standard organized tour to Macchu Picchu. The organization contracts different people to organize different parts of the tour. For example, I got the impression that I was assigned a guide once I got to Macchu Picchu based on numbers rather than having someone fixed assigned ahead of time. They were attentive to making sure I understood the route to get to Macchu Picchu and that I was able to go on an early tour despite the rain and fog making certain groups wait before going to the site. The company facilitates your visit to the site. Don’t expect that you’ll be with a group door to door.”

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2-Day Sacred Valley Machu Picchu by Train with Llama Experience - Ollantaytambo before the train
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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

Travel from Cusco through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then take a Voyager or Expedition train to Aguas Calientes for a night in a three-star hotel. A guide leads your Machu Picchu visit the next day. The title promises a llama experience, but the route details do not specify a llama stop, so confirm that before booking.

“I recommend this llama experience tour. I traveled for my vacation to Peru and had one of the best experiential experiences in a rescue center with South American camelids, it is an inexplicable connection with nature to see the Andean condor and feel its majesty is unforgettable.”

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2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train - Small Group Tour - Alpacas, valley views, and the high terraces of Pisac
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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, stopping at Pisac’s terraces and market and Ollantaytambo’s Inca stronghold before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The next day brings a guided Machu Picchu visit. Groups are capped at nine; guides named in guest feedback include Ruben and Elvis. Confirm your pickup time and Aguas Calientes lodging arrangements before you go.

“Amazing tour and super helpful! Incredible views and experience! Elvis is very recommended and we had an amazing day! 100% worth it!”

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Machu picchu one day by train all included - Before dawn: Cusco to Ollantaytambo
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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

Leave Cusco before dawn for a two-hour drive to Ollantaytambo, then take the train and bus to Machu Picchu. Your package covers transport, entry, and a guided Circuit 2 visit, with a stop in Machu Picchu Pueblo for lunch at your own expense. Expect an early start, fixed transport times, and a late return to Cusco.

“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 - A short pause in Aguas Calientes
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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 a full day at Machu Picchu, traveling by shared vehicle to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes. The tour includes entry, return train tickets, shuttle buses and a guide for the citadel, though guidance depends on your assigned circuit. Guides named by past participants include Nilton, Yeni and Jhoel.

“Estoy sumamente agradecida, de verdad que fue una experiencia inolvidable. Desde el acompañamiento de Ricardo al organizar, la guía Yeni yen Machu Pichu te explican todo y el guía Jhoel dentro de Machu Pichu una gran persona conocedora, profesional. Te explica cada dato, te habla de toda la historia y hay espacio para responder dudas. Encima te toma unas fotografías geniales y videos. Sin duda volveria a reservar con ellos nuevamente. De los mejores viajes. En el tren es una vista espectacular, lleva chamarra de frío, gorra y lentes. Agua, snacks y efectivo porque te piden en todos lados efectivo no tarjeta.”

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Short Inca Trail 2 Day Hike to Machu Picchu with Permits & Train - Day one: train to Km 104, then walk toward the Sun Gate
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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 tour pairs a guided hike from Km 104 with a first view of Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, then returns the next morning for a citadel tour. Expect an early Cusco pickup, train travel, one night in Aguas Calientes, and a small group. Guides named in past accounts include Abel, Andy, Alwyn, Daniel, Samuel, and Jorge.

“I was keen on hiking the real Inca Trail of 4 days but eventually ended up hiking this as the permit for the other was sold out. Overall this was a nice experience. There were a few Inca ruins along the way. The guide knew them well and spoke fair English too.”

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