Bus Hidroelectrica to Ollantaytambo

Bus Hidroelectrica Ollantaytambo Itinerary

Our bus departs from the bus station Hidroelectrica (Machu Picchu) in 2 schedules: 14:00 and 14:45 hours.

Normally, all passengers travelling by bus to the town of Ollantaytambo from the Hidroelectrica disembark at the main square. Currently, due to the maintenance of the town's streets, the disembarkation point is the Inka bridge, located 15 minutes from the main square. We will be informing you of any changes through our email and whatsapp channels.

Hour-by-hour Itinerary

•  13:50
  1
  

  13:50 Meeting Time

  The boarding point is the Bus station Hidroelectrica (Machu Picchu). Our staff is there providing assitance from 01:30 PM. And online from 05:30 AM.

•  14:00
  2
  

  14:00 Departure Time

  Our buses depart at 2 times: 02:00 PM / 02:45 PM. However, we recommend taking the first bus.

• Stop19:30
  3
  

  19:30 Arrival to Ollantaytambo Town

  The trip ends at the Inka Bridge (5-10 mins from the main square).

Itinerary Summary

• 13:50 : Meeting Time (Estacion de Buses Hidroelectrica).
• 14:00 : First Departure Time.
• 14:45 : Second Departure Time.
• 20:00 : Arrival time to Ollantaytambo Town (Inka bridge).
• 21:15 : Arrival time to Cusco (San Francisco Square).

Trip Information

• Hidroelectrica - Ollantaytambo Distance : 153 kms / 95 miles
• Hidroelectrica - Cusco Distance : 212 kms / 131 miles
• Highest Point on the Route : 4321 masl / 14176.51 ft.
• Hidroelectrica Altitud : 1780 masl / 5839.895 ft.
• Approximate bus travel time : 5 hours.

Recommendations

• If you wish to have lunch at Hidroelectrica we recommend a couple of things: arrive early and eat lightly.
• If you have arrived at Hidroelectrica early and your bus ticket is for the second bus, don't worry, you can board the first bus. The staff will assist you.
• We highly recommend buying water for the bus trip and also for the hike from Machu Picchu to Hidroelectrica. It is also necessary to take pills for altitude sickness and motion sickness.