Train to Machu Picchu – Plan and Book Your Tickets

Planning and booking your train tickets by yourself is completely safe and you’ll be in full control of your purchase and travel plans, by buying directly from the official train companies, you’ll pay the real price (no extra fees or agencies) and choose the schedule that fits your itinerary, but when you book a full package, prices are often much higher than through an agency. Buy only your train tickets.

👉 Click the links below to open the 2 official train websites:

Click here to book with Peru Rail (Official Site) → https://www.perurail.com/

 Click here to book with Inca Rail (Official Site) → https://www.incarail.com/

our travel suggestions below

 Option 1 – Two Day Trip (Recommended)
- Stay in the Sacred Valley the night before your train, you’ll acclimatize better and be only 30 minutes from the train station, instead of 2½ hours from Cusco.
-  Take a morning train (10:00 or 11:00 a.m.) from Ollantaytambo and arrive in Aguas Calientes around 1:00 p.m.
-  Buy your Machu Picchu entrance ticket for 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. — the afternoon is calmer, less crowded, and perfect for photos.
-  On the next day, enter again early (6–8 a.m.) for sunrise views, then take the train back around 1:00–3:00 p.m.
You can go back to Cusco or stay another night in the Sacred Valley.
✅ This option gives you more time, fewer crowds, and a smoother experience.

 Option 2 – One Day Trip
If you prefer a quicker visit:
- Take an early train (around 7:00 a.m.) from Ollantaytambo.
- Buy your Machu Picchu ticket for 10:00 a.m.
- Visit for a few hours and return by train around 3:00 p.m.
✅ Good for short schedules, but mornings are more crowded.