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Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour by Train from Cusco

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About this experience

Discover Machu Picchu on a carefully organized full-day tour from Cusco, including transportation, train service, official entrance coordination, bus tickets, and a guided visit inside the Inca citadel.

Due to limited official Machu Picchu entrance tickets and train availability, this experience requires manual confirmation. Your booking will be confirmed only after we verify official entrance tickets, train schedules, and all necessary arrangements for your travel date.

At a glance

  • Duration: 17 hr–18 hr

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Private Tour for 2 Travelers
Private tour For 2 person
Pickup included
MachuPicchu – 2+ Travelers
Small Group Max 8 Travelers
Duration: 17 hours
Expedition or Voyager Train: Comfortable Tourist Trains
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour17 hr–18 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 17 hr–18 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide

Plan the Machu Picchu train from Cusco with clear advice on bimodal routes, entry tickets, train classes, timings, baggage, and booking order.

Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar

What is included

  • Conssetur Bus for go up and down to Machu Picchu
  • Transfer Cusco to Ollantaytambo Train station (Round Trip)
  • Drop-off at your hotel
  • Hotel pick - up
  • Touristic train Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (Round Trip)
  • Local operator support from the moment you book (WhtasApp)
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. Circuit 2 (subject to availability)
  • Machu Picchu Guided Tour — (Max 8 Travelers per Group)

Not included

  • Meals or drinks

Itinerary and highlights

Our tour starts here with the Pick up from your hotel !

Then we continue to Ollantaytambo, here its located the train station 1 hour and 45 minutes from Cusco. We will take the Selected train to continue to Aguas Calientes Town (Machupicchu City ), The route its a picturesque along the river at the base of the mountains that lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you’ll meet our guide, who will lead the way to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. This is a 25-minute bus ride to the top of the mountain that shares the same name. Machu Picchu is a true Inca gem—a fully constructed stone city surrounded by stunning scenery. The guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours, covering the most significant points of interest and offering plenty of opportunities to take memorable photos. Afterward, you can enjoy some free time to explore on your own before heading back.
Satisfied with having visited Machu Picchu, we will begin the return journey. You will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes with your pre-purchased ticket. Here, you’ll have time to enjoy lunch. The town is small, safe, and offers plenty of dining options. Once ready, we’ll head to the train station to board the train at the scheduled time.

At Ollantaytambo station, our driver will be waiting for you to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

End of our Services

Meeting and pickup information

  • Ruinas Street Corner
  • Font the Jesus Company Church.
  • We contact 24 hours before and The exactly pick up time We send the night before the tour, provide a Valid Number WhatsApp number which is easy to contact when you are in a foreing country, if its not the case , Always check in the oficial Booking Page.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • MC Peru Expeditions

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 17 hr–18 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We contact 24 hours before and The exactly pick up time We send the night before the tour, provide a Valid Number WhatsApp number which is easy to contact when you are in a foreing country, if its not the case , Always check in the oficial Booking Page.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–10; Youth tickets: age 11–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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