Learn all about the trains from Cusco to Machu Picchu in Peru
There are two companies operating on the railroad from Cusco to Machu Picchu those are: Peru Rail and Inca Rail. These operators offer services by category, from a luxury train to the local or economic class.
PERU RAIL: It is the oldest company providing services toward Machu Picchu and Puno (Lake Titicaca); the kinds of service that offer toward Machu Picchu are:
Vistadome:
Surrounded entirely of glass, with wagons with large panoramic views offering unparalleled scenic views and timely to take spectacular pictures.
Hiram Bingham:
Considered as one of the best trips in 2008 by the magazine Italian Class. Hiram Bingham cars are distinguished by their colors blue and gold, with their warm and cozy interiors that feature elegant upholstery. This service has four cars, two dining cars, a bar car with observatory-car kitchen.
Expedition:
The Expedition has fully covered wagons panoramic windows to allow travellers to immerse in the beauty of the natural landscape also be informed about the most important points you have this ancient route.
Autobagon:
An exclusive service that comes from the new station at «Tambo Del Inca Hotel» in Urubamba, with panoramic views of the sides that provide a comprehensive view of the windows environment.
INCA RAIL: Unlike Peru Rail, the company operates only between stations Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
Train Itinerary:
Cusco (Poroy train station) – Machu Picchu («Aguas Calientes» Train Station)
| SERVICE | NUMBER OF TRAIN | DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL |
| Vistadome | 31 | 06:40 a.m | 09:52 a.m |
| Expedition | 33 | 07:42 a.m | 10:51 a.m |
| Vistadome | 203 | 08:25 a.m | 12:11 p.m |
| Hiram Bingham | 11 | 09:05 a.m | 12:24 p.m |
Machu Picchu («Aguas Calientes» Train Station) to Cusco (Poroy train station)
| SERVICE | NUMBER OF TRAIN | DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL |
| Vistadome | 32 | 03:20 p.m | 07:05 p.m |
| Vistadome | 504 | 04:22 p.m | 08:00 p.m |
| Expedition | 34 | 04:43 p.m | 08:00 p.m |
| Vistadome | 604 | 05:27 p.m | 08:40 p.m |
| Hiram Bingham | 12 | 05:50 p.m | 09:16 p.m |
Valle Sagrado (Ollantyaytambo Train Station) – Machu Picchu
| SERVICE | NUMBER OF TRAIN | DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL |
| Expedition | 81 | 06:10 a.m | 07:40 a.m |
| Tourism and Executive | 41 (Inca Rail) | 06:40 a.m | 08:01 a.m |
| Single Wagon | 601 | 08:00 a.m | 09:24 a.m |
| Vistadome | 301 | 07:05 a.m | 08:27 a.m |
| Vistadome | 501 | 07:45 a.m | 09:14 a.m |
| Expedition | 83 | 08:53 a.m | 10:26 a.m |
| Vistadome | 203 | 10:32 a.m | 12:11 p.m |
| Tourism and Executive | 43 (Inca Rail) | 11:15 a.m | 12:45 p.m |
| Expedition | 73 | 01:58 p.m | 02:24 p.m |
| Vistadome | 303 | 01:27 p.m | 02:49 p.m |
| Vistadome | 603 | 03:37 p.m | 05:02 p.m |
| Tourism and Executive | 45 (Inca Rail) | 04:36 p.m | 06:09 p.m |
| Expedition | 75 | 07:00 p.m | 08:43 p.m |
| Expedition | 51 | 09:00 p.m | 10:50 p.m |
Machu Picchu – Valle Sagrado (Ollantaytambo Train station)
| SERVICE | NUMBER OF TRAIN | DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL |
| Expedition | 50 | 05:35 a.m | 07:44 a.m |
| Tourism and Executive | 42 (Inca Rail) | 08:30 a.m | 10:10 a.m |
| Expedition | 72 | 08:53 a.m | 10:52 a.m |
| Vistadome | 302 | 10:55 a.m | 12:32 p.m |
| Vistadome | 204 | 01:37 p.m | 03:04 p.m |
| Tourism and Executive | 44 (Inca Rail) | 02:30 p.m | 03:56 p.m |
| Expedition | 74 | 02:55 p.m | 04:31 p.m |
| Vistadome | 304 | 03:48 p.m | 05:29 p.m |
| Vistadome | 504 | 04:22 p.m | 06:01 p.m |
| Vistadome | 604 | 05:27 p.m | 06:56 p.m |
| Expedition | 84 | 06:45 p.m | 08:18 p.m |
| Single Wagon | 606 | 06:10 p.m | 07:45 p.m |
| Tourism and Executive | 46 (Inca Rail) | 07:00 p.m | 08:32 p.m |
| Expedition | 76 | 09:30 p.m | 11:01 p.m |