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Train Rides in Machu Picchu: 15 That Fill a Day Properly

22 tours  ·  from $315

A trip has room for a handful of paid days. These 15 train rides in Machu Picchu earn the slot, and the price and the start time sit on every one of them.

Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train - The 4 a.m. start from Cusco
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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

1.Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582Our pick

This two-day trip pairs the challenging Km 104 Inca Trail with a guided Machu Picchu visit, one night in Aguas Calientes, chef-prepared trail meals, and a Vistadome train ride home. Small groups of up to 16 travel with English or Spanish guides. Guides such as Gilbert, Jason, Alejandro, and Edy have been praised for patient pacing and strong knowledge of Inca culture.

“The guides were very friendly and welcoming. They were patient and fun. We felt safe & well guided. The food that was provided was excellent as was the hotel we stayed in. I felt like there guides were very well informed about the available information about the area we were in.”

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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail - Three-course meals, wine, and Peruvian drinks
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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

Travel from Cusco toward Machu Picchu in Inca Rail’s First Class carriage, with an observatory car, three-course meals, drinks, live music, a certified citadel guide, and private bus service to the ruins. The package costs $855 per person and includes the entrance ticket, subject to availability.

“I am writing to tell you that this is the worst operation I have ever seen.”

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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train - The train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

3.From Cusco: 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 rail travel, bus transfers, entrance tickets, and a two-hour guided visit. Guides such as Richard, Miguel, Eric, and Juan Carlos have led engaging site tours. Expect an early start, a long day, and possible waiting time in Aguas Calientes.

“Incredible - worth the money. Got an in person briefing two days before the trip. Was sent an itinerary on WhatsApp, had personal drivers pick us up and escort us every step of the trip. Gave us all our documents in person and WhatsApp (bus tickets, Machu Picchu ticket, etc). Vistadome train was amazing. Would 10/10 recommend!”

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2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included ) - From Cusco to Ollantaytambo at 7:00 a.m.
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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 through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, then ride the train to Aguas Calientes for one night. A local English-speaking guide leads your two-hour Machu Picchu visit the next morning. The package includes transport, lodging, breakfast, buses, entry, and train tickets, but not Huayna Picchu or private expenses.

“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 - Cusco pickup and the ride into the Sacred Valley
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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

5.From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 2 days · from $499

This 2-day tour links Cusco, Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu by comfortable transport and train. You get a small group of up to 10, an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide, one night in Aguas Calientes, and door-to-door service. Guides such as Victor, Carlos, Martin, and Efrain bring strong local context to the trip.

“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 1: Humantay Lake and the high Salkantay camp
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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

6.Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 days · from $655

Spend five days crossing Peru’s Salkantay route with a small group of up to 16 people. Hike to Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass, eat Pachamanca barbecue, visit a coffee farm, camp at Llactapata with Machu Picchu in view, then return by Vistadome or 360° train. Guides such as César, Roger, and José provide steady support.

“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 - Returning to Cusco by train and minibus
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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 through the Sacred Valley by train, sleep one night in Aguas Calientes, then enter Machu Picchu early with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You get a two-hour citadel tour, free time afterward, buses, breakfast, entrance, and return transport. Guide Ronal has also helped visitors with photos and site orientation.

“Our guide was fantastic. If it wasn't for him, it would receive 2 stars. We were very unhappy with the accommodations in Aguas Caliente. There was mold all over the bathroom, stains on the sheets, and hair in the sheets. We asked twice for the linens to be changed and they did not improve. I felt an overall feeling of disgust. The upgrade in the ticket we purchased for the train was unimpressive and not worth the money. Machu picchu was, of course, incredible. We paid extra for the private guide and this was well worth the money.”

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Tour To Machupicchu 2 Days by Train - Day two: the 4:00 a.m. 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 to Aguas Calientes by road and scenic train, stay one night with dinner and breakfast, then walk up to Machu Picchu before a two-hour guided visit. The tour includes entrance arrangements, trains, transport, and support from Mega Expeditions, with staff such as Carlos and Nixon involved in trip planning.

“This was the trip we bought from Viator when they last-minute-cancelled our original trip to Machu Picchu with them. We booked with them from London. We then based everything around it: Buying our flights to Cusco from Lima. Our trains, our accommodation. and plans. We were so excited. The night before our trip to Machu Picchu I saw a notice on my calendar and checked it out. To my amazement, it was a ‘cancelled’ line through my diary entry of Machu Picchu. I actually thought it must be a mistake. I contacted Viator only to discover they really had cancelled our booking, apparently due to being unable to obtain tickets…”

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4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train - Day one: KM 82, Llactapata, and Ayapata
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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

You’ll hike the classic four-day Inca Trail from KM 82 to Machu Picchu with a maximum of nine people, three nights in private tents, meals, permits, and a return train. The route includes Llactapata, Dead Woman’s Pass, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñay Wayna, and the Sun Gate. Expect long, demanding days at high altitude.

“DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY "HAPPY GRINGO TOURS" This company is hopeless. Very bad communication and management. They never contact and share any booking details until very last minute. Finally they contacted us 1.5 days before the inca trial start date was to inform us the start date need to PUSH BACK ONE DAY. Happy Gringo Tours claimed there is a new ticket system from Machu Picchu new management and everyone in the tour will be affected but ended up it is a LIE. We have to reschedule our accommodation and other planned activities because of this last minute change. Do not book with them unless you want a…”

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Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day - The 6:10 am train through the Andes
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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

Spend one very long day reaching Machu Picchu from Cusco by minivan, bus, and train. A bilingual guide leads a two-hour visit at the ruins, while Mega Expeditions handles transport and most tickets. Julio has been praised for his photo tips and patient guiding, but entrance-ticket arrangements and the return drop-off need careful checking.

“Wonderful tour! Everything was well-managed and enjoyable. I had an incredible experience, would book it again.”

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2-Day Sacred Valley Machu Picchu by Train with Llama Experience - A full day inside Machu Picchu
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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 before taking a Voyager or Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. Spend the next day at Machu Picchu with a guide, return by train, and sleep one night in a three-star hotel. Guides may include Michael, Roy, Veronica, or other TikasPeru staff, depending on availability.

“I’ve been to Peru before to visit family but never had the chance to see the wonders of this country. After Meeting with Veronica when we landed in Cusco, I felt like I was in good hands. She took us out to a lovely restaurant and let us roam as we wished. The next day, we meet up with Michael and made our way to the sacred valley. The way he gave an honest and truly authentic explanation to the various sights assured me that we were getting the true Cusco Experience.”

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2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train - Small Group Tour - Pisac reveals how the Incas farmed the mountains
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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 Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before taking the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. You will stay overnight, visit Machu Picchu with a guide, and return to Cusco the next day. Groups are limited to nine, and guides may include Ruben, Elvis, Pedro, or Diego.

“We booked the Machu Picchu Full Day by Train, and it was worth every moment. Rubén was extremely knowledgeable and kind. The entire itinerary was smooth, and we had plenty of time for photos. If you want a Machu Picchu full day guided tour, choose this team. they really know what they’re doing. Overall, our experience with Guide Ruben was exceptional and we felt well taken care of throughout the day. The knowledge and kindness displayed by Ruben truly enhanced our visit to Machu Picchu.”

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Machu picchu one day by train all included - Riding the bus up to Circuit 2
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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

This 16-hour day trip takes you from Cusco to Machu Picchu by road and train, with hotel pickup, Expedition or Voyager rail tickets, Circuit 2 entry, buses, and a two-hour English or Spanish guided visit. You handle meals yourself. The long return can run late, but the service removes most ticket and transport planning.

“Incredible trip all around! It was very well organized, a staff member came directly to my hotel the night before to go over the details and they provided everything we needed! The tour guide was amazing, gave us plenty of information and always kept it interesting. Definitely worth the investment, as the trip would have been quite the headache otherwise. Best way to see Machu Picchu, hands down.”

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Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu by Train - Ollantaytambo station and the tourist train
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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

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu by tourist train on a tightly timed 16-hour day. Your package includes shared transfers, train tickets, entry, buses, and a guide at the citadel. Guides named in the tour details include Nilton, Yeni, and Jhoel. Bring warm layers, water, snacks, and cash.

“Very long day, very well organized. The Vistadome train option deserved it. Our Guide NILTON was Excellent.”

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Short Inca Trail 2 Day Hike to Machu Picchu with Permits & Train - The train to Km 104 and Chachabamba
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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 hike starts with an early train to Km 104, then follows the Short Inca Trail past Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate. You’ll spend the night in Aguas Calientes, return to Machu Picchu for a guided morning tour, and travel back to Cusco by train and bus. Small groups, permits, meals, lodging, and transport are included.

“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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