Returning to Cusco from Machu Picchu Information

RETURNING TO CUSCO BY BUS:

The following information will help you to correctly choose your itinerary, also has an important information for an optimal trip, please read it carefully, let's start:

• The bus station is located in Hidroeléctrica, the walk from Machu Picchu Town to the bus station will take about 3 hours and from Puente Ruinas 2h 30m approximately.
• We recommend take your luggage to the access gate of the citadel and store it in the baggage store, this service has an additional cost.
• This way you don't need to return to Machu Picchu town for your luggage.
• If you feel tired to return to the bus stastion by walking, you can book the train at 13:00 hours that goes from the town to Hydroelectric, the trip takes around 45 minutes.
• The train ticket sale for this route is only until noon, the company Perurail is the only one that makes this route. You must take into account the time of return from the citadel to the town.
• Our bus leaves at 14:45 hours from Hidroeléctrica and is arriving to the city of Cusco at 21:30 hours approximately.
• Go and return by bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu is the cheapest way, however, we always recommend booking the full tour, it doesn't matter if you travel with us or another agency, we'll always try to help you, the most important thing is that you take an unforgettable experience of our Country.

Train Schedule Hidroelectrica - Machu Picchu Town
Departure place	Departure Time	Arrival place	Arrival time
Hidroelectrica Station	14:15 hrs.	Machu Picchu Town	14:55 hrs.
Hidroelectrica Station	14:50 hrs.	Machu Picchu Town	14:35 hrs.
Hidroelectrica Station	17:10 hrs.	Machu Picchu Town	17:50 hrs.
* Note: Price is $33.00USD per person, each way.

Train Schedule Machu Picchu Town - Hidroelectrica
Departure place	Departure Time	Arrival place	Arrival time
Hidroelectrica Station	10:30 hrs.	Machu Picchu Town	11:15 hrs.
Hidroelectrica Station	13:30 hrs.	Machu Picchu Town	14:45 hrs.
* Note: Price is $33.00USD per person, each way.

 

FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BOOKING TICKETS FOR ANY OF THE MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAINS

• We recommend returning to Cusco on the third day, the trip will be easier and you will enjoy much more, you can also visit the Mandor waterfalls that are halfway to the bus station.
• If you decide to visit the citadel and some of its mountains, and return to Cusco by bus on the same day, the tour will be quick and you will not be able to enjoy your visit, you are also likely to miss the bus.
• If you decide to visit the citadel, ascent one of its mountains, and return to Cusco by bus on the same day, this is the reality: time is not enough, but if you decide to do so, changing some details of your itinerary, you won't enjoy fully your visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
• If you want to visit the citadel, ascent one of its mountains and return to Cusco the same day, the best option is to return to Cusco by train, we recommend booking train tickets several days before the trip, in high season the price of tickets increases and there aren't enough seats. If you want to do this tour, our Machu Picchu By Bus 2 days returning by train is perfect for you.

 

RETURNING TO CUSCO BY TRAIN:

The following information explains how tourists usually return to Cusco:

• Usually, tourists take the train that goes from Machu Picchu Town to Ollantaytambo Town, once there a bus waits and transport them to the city of Cusco. And generally, San Francisco Square is where all buses leave passengers, It's close to the Mains Square. You will arrive to Cusco 30m or 1 hour earlier..
• The other route is from Machu Picchu Town to Poroy. Poroy is a small town outside Cusco and is about 15 - 20 minutes.
• There are only two train companies, Perurail or Inca Rail, prices and departure times vary.
• These are some of the types of services: Expedition (ideal for backpackers), Vista Dome, Vagon and Hiram Bingham, you can check the prices and departure times on their websites.