The 15 Best Machu Picchu Train Tours from Cusco

1.Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582Our pick

This two-day TreXperience tour combines a challenging 16-kilometer Inca Trail hike with Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, the Sun Gate, and guided Machu Picchu visits. English or Spanish-speaking guides such as Gilbert, Abelardo, Jason, and Alejandro lead groups of up to 16. You get trail meals, a hotel night, buses, and a Vistadome train home.

“Abelardo was the best guide! Me and Dimitris had a great time! Also the food was great, as of quality, diversity and taste, more than expected!”

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2.The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $855

Travel from Cusco toward Machu Picchu in Inca Rail First Class, with a VIP waiting room, observatory carriage, meals, drinks, live music, private bus transfers, and a certified guide at the citadel. The $855 price includes entrance and dining, but check the train station transfer details before booking.

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3.Excursion to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $590Top rated

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley, stopping at Pisac, its artisan market, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The next morning, a private guide leads your two-hour Machu Picchu visit. Guides Rubin and Samuel are associated with the experience, which uses small groups of up to 13 people.

“Fantastic experience, our guides Rubin and Samuel were the best! Enjoyed beautiful sites and learned a lot. Highly recommended this trip! All of the logistics were planned flawlessly”

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4.Excursion to Machu Picchu in 1 day from Cusco with Vogager Train Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 10 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $475

Leave Cusco at 4:30 am for a full-day visit to Machu Picchu. You get private round-trip transfers to Ollantaytambo, Inca Rail tourist-class train service, buses to the citadel, entrance, and a professional guide. The group is limited to eight people, but the long day and strict nonrefundable policy require careful planning.

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5.Inca Trail 4 Day Adventure to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $950

You’ll hike the classic Inca Trail from Km 82 to Machu Picchu over four days, crossing Dead Woman’s Pass and visiting Patallacta, Wiñaywayna, and the Sun Gate. Local guides such as Paulo and Raul lead groups of up to 16, while porters, cooks, camping gear, meals, permits, and the return train are included.

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6.Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $399

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by private vehicle and panoramic train, with a private guide, included bus tickets, and door-to-door service. You can choose Voyager, Vistadome, or Vistadome Observatory service. Guides such as Carlos, Martin, and Edwin have earned praise for clear explanations and thoughtful help throughout the long day.

“Our experience with this tour was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! We were picked up from our hotel in Cusco in a top-notch, comfortable vehicle for our drive to Ollantaytambo. The journey was smooth, and our driver was courteous and professional. Upon arriving at Ollantaytambo, we boarded the train to Aguascalientes, where we were greeted at the station by another friendly team member who guided us to the bus line to Machu Picchu. Once at Machu Picchu, our guide truly made the experience unforgettable. She led us from the entrance to the site with a perfect pace—giving us plenty of time to take in the breathtaking surroundings without feeling…”

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7.4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 4 days · from $690

This four-day trip links Cusco, the Lares Trek, Maras, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. You hike to 4,750-meter Condor Pass, camp beside the Blue Lagoon, meet weaving families, and travel back on the Vistadome train. Guides have included Manolo and Filio, while cooks handle meals and muleteers carry up to 7 kilograms of your gear.

“Un excellent trek a faire en famille ou entre amis, la difficulté est abordable. Cependant il faut noté que le manque d’oxygène et le froid la nuit diminuent nos capacités physiques. Il fait déjà être sportif ou à minima en bonne condition physique. Les paysages sont époustouflants et le guide suit notre rythme (vous pouvez faire autant de pauses que nécessaire) ! Nos chefs cuisiniers étaient excellent, je recommande vivement !!”

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8.4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 17 reviews · 4 days · from $552

Trek from Cusco over the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu with English or Spanish guides, small groups of up to 16, glamping, Andean huts, a Pachamanca meal, coffee making, and a Vistadome or 360° train return.

“This is my first time trekking overseas. Thank you very much for Trexperience the excellent and amazing experience on trekking to Salkantay mountain! My guide, ALEX, the chef FELIX and their team were excellent during the whole trek. I think the whole trip is well organised, from the pick up, route planning, locations of campsites, the meals and activities etc. They are really considerate & thoughtful on that! We have to the longest and the most challenging route to the top on the second day, and Trexperience selected a campsite, locates higher, so that we can be more adaptive to the altitude and we could make it easier on the…”

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9.Machu Picchu Day Trip with Train + Entrance ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $333Best value

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by tourist bus and train, then ride the bus up to the citadel for a two-hour guided visit. Your ticket, guide, and transport are included. Pickup is limited to Cusco’s historic center, and early starts can be as soon as 4:00 am. Ask if Freddy is guiding your group.

“I would like to pay gratitude to Freddy who provided me and my friend a very in-depth explanation of the spots at Machu Picchu. He also took good photos for us and took good care of me and my friend throughout the trip. I highly recommend this tour for everybody who would opt for going to Machu Picchu”

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10.Machu Picchu: 1-day tour by Vistadome Panoramic train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 12 hours · from $460

Leave Cusco at 4:00 a.m. for Ollantaytambo, then ride the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes and take the bus to Machu Picchu. A guide leads a 2 to 3-hour citadel tour, followed by free time and lunch on your own. Small groups, English or Spanish guides, and return transport are included.

“The organization and tour guide was excellent. The only thing that ruined the tour was an entitled american woman who was disrespectful through the whole day to drivers, tour guides, locals the beautiful countryof Peru and myself. This whole day felt uncomfortable with her and her friend.”

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11.2-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu & Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $624

Set out from Cusco at 4:00 AM, ride the train to Km 104, and hike past Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate. A guide such as Noemie, Saul, or Franco leads the small group. You’ll sleep in a 3-star Aguas Calientes hotel, tour Machu Picchu at sunrise, and return by Vistadome train.

“Très belle marche à partir du km 104, accompagnée des interessantes explications de notre guide Noemie. Le lendemain, lever à l'aube pour admirer le Machu Picchu encore enveloppé dans la brume matinale. Après la visite, pas grand chose d'intéressant à faire à Aguas Calientes”

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12.Machu Picchu Private Day Trip on Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 15 hours · from $460

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by panoramic train, with private hotel pickup, round-trip rail tickets, a private English or Spanish guide, entrance fees, and buses to the citadel. The Vistadome option adds wider windows, a local snack, drink, souvenirs, music, and entertainment. A Standard train option may lower the price.

“Wir hatten einen besonderen Abholungsort ausgemacht, einen privaten Guide gebucht - und jeder einzelne Treffpunkt, ab morgens in der Früh bis Abends spät hat auf die Minute geklappt. Unser Fahrer, Ronald, ein ruhiger, erfahrener driver hat unaufgeregt und unaufgefordert auf Sehenswürdigkeiten hingewiesen und Fotostopps angeboten. Aus all seinen fachkundigen Äusserungen sprach die Liebe zu seinem Heimatland Peru und so wächst auch jedem Fahrgast innert kürzester Zeit Land und Leute ans Herz. Herzlichen Dank! 🇵🇪🍀”

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13.Train Ride and Guided Tour of Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $412

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train, ride the bus up from Aguas Calientes, and explore the citadel with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon, enjoy free time, and may get Andean snacks, music, and onboard entertainment with the Vistadome option.

“It was well organised. Tickets and info provided the previous evening as we were expected to get to Machu Picchu by ourselves - which was easy enough. Didn’t have enough time to explore any of it on our own sadly. The queue to get back to Aguas Calientes was massive so couldn’t really have lunch or else we’d miss our schedule train departure. Thankfully our guide worked his magic to get us to the front of the queue faster.”

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14.Machu Picchu: 1-day tour by Vistadome Observatory train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 15 hours · from $590

Leave Cusco at 5:00 a.m. for Ollantaytambo, then ride the Vistadome Observatory train to Aguas Calientes. A local English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads a 2.5-hour visit to Machu Picchu, including the Plaza de Armas, Circular Tower, and Royal Halls. Transport, tickets, snacks, and drinks are included, but lunch is not.

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15.Excursion to Machu Picchu 1 day + Ticket & Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 14 hours

Leave Cusco around 4:00am for Ollantaytambo, ride the train to Aguas Calientes, and continue by bus to Machu Picchu. A guide leads a two-hour visit in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, followed by photo time. The package includes transport, train tickets, entrance, and return travel, but not meals.

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