--- title: Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco with Train & Entrance lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 474 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 535 duration_minutes: 1020 duration_max_minutes: 1080 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 34 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-full-day-tour-from-cusco-with-train-entrance/ --- # Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco with Train & Entrance **Guidekin's take:** Travel from Cusco by road to Ollantaytambo, then take the train to Aguas Calientes and a bus to Machu Picchu. Return road transfers, train and bus tickets, a local guide and site entry are included; meals cost extra. 4.91 from 535 reviews at €474 per person for 17h–18h. In our comparison: #34 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview If you do not have a lot of time, our Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco is the perfect choice. This full day tour to Machu Picchu is designed for travelers who want to experience Peru’s most important attraction in just one day, without missing the highlights. Our tour to Machu Picchu combines efficient logistics, professional local guides, and personalized attention, ensuring a smooth and unforgettable journey from Cusco to the ancient Inca citadel. Unlike other Machu Picchu tour packages, we focus on the details that enhance your comfort and understanding of this sacred site. Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World by UNESCO and known as the navel of the world, offers a unique blend of history, mystery, and breathtaking scenery. On this day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco, you will explore the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and connect with the powerful ancestral energy, nature, mysticism, and Andean cosmovision of the Inca Empire. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 03:30: one departure a day - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €474 per person - Duration: 17h–18h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 535 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Machu Picchu Peru Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 03:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.91 from 535 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 526 of 535. - 5 stars: 507 (95%) - 4 stars: 19 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ## What's included - First Aid Kit - Transport (Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco) - Professional bi-lingual local guide - Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu (subject to availability) - Bus (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes) - Train ticket Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (Expedition or Voyager). ## Not included - Foods - Accommodations - flight tickets - Personal expenses. ## Itinerary 1. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - 03:45 a.m. approx. – Hotel Pick Up We start our Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco with an early morning pick up from your hotel or accommodation located in the historic center of Cusco. If you are staying outside this area, we will coordinate a convenient meeting point for... 2. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - Train to Machu Picchu We'll board the train to Machu Picchu, a scenic journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide will meet you in the main square to provide details about your bus tickets, entrance to Machu Picchu, and... 3. **Aguas Calientes** (35m) - Bus to Machu Picchu Sanctuary Once regrouped, our transfer will take us to the bus station for the ride up to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park. The journey will take approximately 35 minutes. 4. **Machupicchu** (2h; admission included) - Based on your scheduled entrance time to Machu Picchu (between 09:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.), we will explore Circuit 1 or Circuit 2 accompanied by our professional local guide as part of our Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco. This guided visit lasts approximately 2 hours, during... 5. **Aguas Calientes** (4h) - Once in Aguas Calientes, you'll have free time to visit the thermal baths or explore the new Stone Chronicles circuit at your leisure (by your self). 6. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - We will board the train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo. 19h00 aprox. *Availability and potential extra costs apply. 7. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - After arriving in Ollantaytambo, we will continue our journey back to Cusco city in a comfortable tourist vehicle as part of our Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco. The approximate arrival time in Cusco will be around 6:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m., depending on the selected train... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 03:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Admission to Circuit 2 is subject to availability. - We recommend making your reservation at least 2 months in advance to guarantee entry to Machu Picchu. - Train tickets (Expedition or Voyager) are subject to availability. ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #34 of 77** | €474 | 17h–18h | 4.91 (535) | shared | | [Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €465 | 12h | 4.97 (582) | private | | [Machupicchu full day private tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €342 | 14h | 4.98 (349) | private | | [Machupicchu 1 day tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-1-day-tour/?format=md) | €363 | 17h | 4.99 (171) | shared | Ranked #34 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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