Getting to Machu Picchu by train is part of what makes the trip. From Cusco or Ollantaytambo, the line follows the Urubamba river through the Sacred Valley to the station at Aguas Calientes, and the ride is a slow build toward the ruins at the end of it.
The route runs past green mountainsides, high peaks, and the river itself, which turns from an alpine stream into a cloud-forest torrent as you descend. The train stops once or twice; the rest of the time you’re just looking out the window at the Andes passing by.
Several classes are available on the line. The Belmond Hiram Bingham is the top end, with Pullman-era carriages, a dining service and live music; the Expedition and Vistadome options are more affordable and still give you panoramic windows for the views. We’ll help you match the class to the trip.
Planning the Machu Picchu train with Peruways is straightforward: pick a date, pick a class, and we’ll handle the ticket, the matching Machu Picchu entry permit, and the bus up to the citadel.
The train isn’t just the way in — it’s a chunk of the trip in its own right. First-time or returning, it’s a good way to start a day at Machu Picchu.
