Machu Picchu’s train station is at Aguas Calientes, the small town at the foot of the ridge. From there, the Consettur shuttle climbs to the citadel entrance in about 25 minutes.
Peruways books across all the main train services: PeruRail Expedition (full windows, standard class), Vistadome (glass-paneled roof), and Belmond Hiram Bingham (Pullman carriages, lunch, bar). The route is the same; the difference is comfort and food.
At Aguas Calientes station, Peruways’ local team can help with the shuttle queue — which gets long in high season — and timing between train arrival and your citadel entry window.
Because the station is at the base of the mountain, the walking distance to the shuttle stop is short, and you can be at the citadel entrance within an hour of stepping off the train.
Book your train and shuttle together at Peruways.
