--- title: Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 328 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 65 duration_minutes: 1080 duration_max_minutes: 1200 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 74 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/tour-to-machupicchu-by-train-full-day/ --- # Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day **Guidekin's take:** Reach Machu Picchu by train from Ollantaytambo, with Cusco hotel pickup, return rail travel and the uphill bus included. Bookings less than three months ahead require a private guide and an overnight itinerary. 4.58 from 65 reviews at €328 per person for 18h–20h. In our comparison: #74 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is the fastest way to visit Machu Picchu while still enjoying an unforgettable experience with our professional team. Whether you choose the 1-day or 2-day option, you will have more than 2 hours to explore Machu Picchu with our guide and group. Although much of the journey involves transportation, the experience is absolutely worthwhile, and our team will make sure you enjoy every moment of the trip. Please note that Machu Picchu tickets are regulated by the Peruvian government and the Ministry of Culture, with limited availability worldwide. We guarantee online tickets for reservations made well in advance. However, bookings made less than 2–3 months before travel may require a 2-day tour in order to request physical tickets in person in Aguas Calientes. We will always do our best to help you visit Machu Picchu, especially if you are flexible with your schedule for last-minute reservations. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 01:00, 04:00: 2 departures a day - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €328 per person for the Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day option; other options up to €449 - Duration: 18h–20h - Rating: 4.58/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Mega Expeditions - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 01:00, 04:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.58 from 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 65. - 5 stars: 55 (85%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 3 (5%) - 1 star: 3 (5%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and flexible help; entry tickets are not always secured before travel **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain Machu Picchu's history clearly - Flexible help with changed plans and late bookings - Helpful briefings and support through the travel arrangements - Friendly, patient guides who help travellers feel at ease **Complaints:** - Entry tickets are not always secured before travel, leading to queues or changes to the planned visit - Some receive clear plans, while others report missing details and confusing travel arrangements - Travellers change between separate staff, with no guide accompanying them throughout Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2020-02-09 to 2026-07-04); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day | €328 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup included | | Rooftop Train 360 better views | €426 / person | Spanish, English | Upgraded Train Pickup included | | PRIVATE GUIDE ENGLISH | €449 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Pick up from your hotel in Cusco the day tour - 2-hour Machu Picchu group guide included if booked 3 months ahead; otherwise private guide required - Machupicchu entrance for booking with 3 moths in advance, if not the tour has to be in 2 days) - Tourist transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station Round Trip. - Brifing with the guide one day before the tour - Bus up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. - Train Tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes RoundTrip ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am and take you to the station, where you'll board a bus to Ollantaytambo. 2. **Ollantaytambo** (2h) - From Ollantaytambo, you'll board the 6:10 am train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village), enjoying scenic views of the Andes and snow-capped peaks during the 1 hour 50-minute journey. 3. **Aguas Calientes** (2h) - Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you'll meet your guide and group, then take a bus to Machu Picchu. 4. **Machu Picchu** (8h) - Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour with a bilingual professional guide. After the guided tour, you can explore Machu Picchu on your own for as long as you like. 5. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - When you're ready, take the 9:30 PM train back to Ollantaytambo (included in your package). Once you arrive, our team will take you by minivan back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 10:00 PM. You'll be dropped off 3 blocks from the main square. Train Upgrade Options: If you... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 01:00, 04:00 - 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 - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #74 of 77** | €328 | 18h–20h | 4.58 (65) | 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 #74 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €150 to €2050, median €368; typical length 14h. 32 of 77 are private. 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