Saturday, April 9, 2011

Getting to Machu Picchu by Train.



One trip you will never forget is that you make to Machu Picchu, the sacred citadel of the Incas. The trip is made ​​by train from Cusco or from the village of Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes visiting interesting and picturesque villages. There are several train services, we recommend booking early to ensure space, especially in the months of May through October.

Cusco trains depart and arrive at the station of  Poroy and trains depart and arrive at the railway station on the outskirts of the village of
Ollantaytambo.

The companies engaged in the service of three to and from Aguas Calientes are Inca Peru Rail and Rail.


Map of the City of Cusco


Poroy Station

Map of Ollantaytambo: Train Station


Ollantaytambo Train Station

Map of Aguas Calientes: Train Station

Aguas Calientes Train Station



Train to Aguas Calientes (Peru Rail)



Train to Aguas Calientes (Inca Rail)





Back Packer Train



Types of trains that go to Machu Picchu

BACKPACKER: Designed exclusively for travelers with adventurous spirit who in turn seek comfort and safety. The Backpacker has remodeled its seat upholstery with Inca motifs, giving them a very local and indigenous touch and the convenience of having ample space for your backpacks.




Back Packer Train


VISTADOME: The quickest and easiest way to visit Machu Picchu. During the trip, you can enjoy delicious snacks and drinks both hot and cold. Recently refurbished cars, which are equipped with panoramic windows that allow you to enjoy a spectacular view and take wonderful pictures.





Vistadome Train



HIRAM BINGHAM: It has 02 cars and 42 places for passengers and a bar car, car additionally has a kitchen for food preparation. Among the many exquisite details of car design, are large and comfortable seats and extra wide tables. Almost 3 feet long and 30 cm wider than others on the same route, these cars are among the most spacious and comfortable in the world.

 






Tren Hiram Bingham



LOCAL TRAIN: A train subsidized, has 05 passenger cars and freight cars, are for use solely and exclusively Peruvian passenger, you can only get on here, having the DNI. These cars are not very comfortable, and passenger and freight travel times in the corridors.








Departure Time and Prices
 
BACKPACKER
Route
Going
Arrival
Service
Price (Way)
 Soles
Cusco - Machu Picchu
06:50
10:51
Premium
US$ 48
153.60 
Machu Picchu - Cusco
17:03
21:19
Premium
US$ 48
153.60


This includes

Backpacker: Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Snacks and drinks are served at additional cost.
Daily departures.
Note: The Backpacker leaves the station Poroy.


 
HIRAM BINGHAM
CUSCO (POROY) - MACHU PICCHU
 
Route
Going
Arrival
Poroy (Cuzco) - Machu Picchu
09:00
12:25
Machu Picchu - Poroy (Cuzco)
17:45
21:11

Price: US$ 588 / S/. 18861.60 Soles (Round Trip)


This includes:

  • Hiram Bingham service with meals on board Peruvian wine, beer Cusqueña, soft drinks, soft drinks and hot beverages (brunch on outward journey, dinner on return) flight entertainment.  
  • Tourist Guides   
  • Shuttle bus  
  • Entrance to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu  
  • Afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge  
  • Before dinner snacks


VISTADOME
CUSCO (POROY) - MACHU PICCHU

Route
Going
Arrival
Service
Price (Way)
 Soles
Poroy = Machu Picchu
06:57
09:52
Premium
US$ 71
227.2
Machu Picchu - Poroy
15:25
18:39
Premium
US$ 71
227.2

This includes:

Vistadome - Snack, soda, soft drinks and hot drinks
Please note:
All prices include taxes.
Exchange rate adopted S/. 3.00.

PLEASE NOTE:

All prices include taxes.
Exchange rate adopted S/. 3.00.

Note: Poroy Station is located 30 minutes from the city of Cusco, you can take a taxi or a bus.







LOCAL TRAIN

The departures to Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo are only two (02) hours from the city of Cusco.

 
Route
Going
Arrival
Price (Way)
OLLANTAYTAMBO-
MACHU PICCHU
05:37 am
07:27  am
S/. 10.00
12.10 pm
02:00 pm
S/. 10.00
18:58 pm
20:48 pm
S/. 10.00
20.30 pm
22:00 pm
S/. 10.00


Route
Going
Arrival
Price (Way)
MACHU PICCHU - OLLANTAYTAMBO
14.26 pm
15:54 pm
S/. 10.00
21.20 pm
23:50 pm
S/. 10.00
05:35 am
07:05 am
S/. 10.00



TOURIST TRAIN FOR PERUVIAN NATIONAL

Routes and prices are as follows:


Route
Going
Arrival
Price (Way)
OLLANTAYTAMBO -
MACHU PICCHU
05:37 am
07:27  am
S/. 100.00
12.10 pm
02:00 pm
S/. 100.00
18:58 pm
20:48 pm
S/. 100.00
20.30 pm
22:00 pm
S/. 100.00


Route
Going
Arrival
Price (Way)
MACHU PICCHU - OLLANTAYTAMBO
14.26 pm

S/. 100.00
21.20 pm

S/. 100.00



SACRED VALLEY (OLLANTAYTAMBO) - MACHU PICCHU

This service runs between the famous Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Passengers can travel this route in the Valley Vistadome or Backpacker train bolt according to your choice.

The train serves the Sacred Valley between the famous Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. The journey to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu begins in Urubamba, the heart of the magnificent valley.

This service offers the perfect way to admire the most sacred of the valley and Machu Picchu, the most spectacular fortress in South America.







OLLANTAYTAMBO (SACRED VALLEY) - MACHU PICCHU


The Valley Vistadome

Going
Arrival
Service
Price (Way)
Soles S/. 
06:40
08:01
Premium
US$ 60
 192.00
07:05
08:27
Premium
US$ 60
 192.00
07:20
08:48
Premium
US$ 60
 192.00
07:45
09:11
Premium
US$ 60
 192.00
08:00
09:22
Premium
US$ 60
 192.00
10:32
12:10
Premium
US$ 60
 192.00
12:36
13:57
Regular
US$ 53
 169.00
12:54
14:20
Regular
US$ 53
 169.60
13:17
14:45
Regular
US$ 53
 169.60
15:05
16:40
Regular
US$ 53
 169.60
16:03
17:42
Economic
US$ 43
 137.60

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