Train Service Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu

Although we recommend booking a tour to visit Machu Picchu, as this will help ensure your safety, provide a deeper understanding of the culture, answer your curiosities with the guidance of a specialized tour guide, avoid setbacks, skip lines, save time, optimize your visit, and reduce costs. There are seven categories or types of trains for foreigners to travel to Machu Picchu, and one specifically for Peruvians:

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Peru Rail

Backpacker Train:

"Next stop: Machu Picchu"

The Backpacker is a service designed for the traveler's comfort, with four-passenger seats placed facing each other, allowing you to share your experience. For that faithful backpack that always accompanies you, we have racks placed above the seats. It also features panoramic windows, air conditioning, heating, and Andean music that creates a cheerful atmosphere.

The Backpacker service departs from the Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo).

The Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu route is a journey of just over three hours for those departing from Cusco. This is the only available option on the market, and the Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu route offers multiple schedules and prices to choose from. Relax and start your adventure because the next stop is Machu Picchu.

Expedition Train:

"The Adventure Begins on the Journey"

For the adventurous traveler who likes to explore each destination at their own pace, the Expedition is the best option to Machu Picchu, where the journey itself becomes an expedition that starts before reaching the destination.

The traveler on the Expedition train will feel comfortable and relaxed while also being informed about the most important points along this ancient route that every adventurer must know.

The Expedition features carriages fully covered with panoramic windows, immersing the traveler in the beauty of the natural landscape and making the Machu Picchu experience begin on the train itself.

The Expedition service departs from Poroy station, 15 minutes from Cusco, and from Ollantaytambo station in the Sacred Valley. The expedition starts the moment you set off for your destination.

A travel experience with all the quality and benefits of PeruRail at a lower cost. Relax, the expedition starts here.

Vistadome Train

"Explore Your Senses"

For nature-loving travelers who seek to connect with the environment and appreciate the stunning route to Machu Picchu, the Vistadome is the ideal train.

Completely surrounded by glass, with carriages featuring large panoramic windows that offer unparalleled scenic views and endless opportunities for spectacular photography, Vistadome travelers feel connected and immersed in Peru's breathtaking landscapes. PeruRail provides a first-class, personalized service, ensuring an unforgettable experience on board.

The Vistadome has two departure stations to Machu Picchu: Cusco (Poroy)* and the Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo).

It also includes an air conditioning and heating system, as well as leather seats that mold to the body, providing comfort and relaxation throughout the journey.

From Poroy station, located about 20 minutes from Cusco’s city center, the journey lasts just over three hours to Machu Picchu—a unique travel experience where PeruRail takes care of every detail.

From the Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo), the journey takes approximately one hour and 30 minutes, offering a practical and fast travel experience with more than ten schedules to choose from and three different pricing options.

The Vistadome provides a unique onboard service, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in Andean culture through landscapes, music, dances, and even food carefully prepared with local ingredients.

Engage your senses through a sophisticated and sensory travel experience.

A journey with the highest comfort and service quality.

Hiram Bingham Train

The Hiram Bingham is a luxurious and exclusive service by Orient Express operated by PeruRail, offering an all-inclusive experience where you will enjoy a full day of unforgettable moments.

Recognized as one of the best travel experiences in 2008 by the Italian Class magazine.

The Hiram Bingham carriages stand out with their blue and gold colors, warm and cozy interiors featuring elegant upholstery. This service includes four carriages: two dining cars, a bar car with an observatory, and a kitchen car, with a capacity of up to 84 passengers.

The service includes: