Expedition train to Machu Picchu

The Expedition train is designed for travelers who like a comfortable and quality service within reach of their budget. If you are looking for an adventure on your way to Machu Picchu at an unbeatable price, on a train with all the onboard comfort, the PeruRail Expedition train has just what you need. The train cars of the PeruRail Expedition train are steeped in the designs of Incan culture, the perfect way to start your trip to the Machu Picchu citadel. The PeruRail Expedition gives you the chance to take in the unbelievable scenery and take incredible panoramic pictures of a journey unlike any other. You will be waited on by a highly-trained staff member for the duration of your trip. You can find the catalogue here. Departures are scheduled everyday, with a variety of schedules and frequencies.

Reserve your Expedition train

The Expedition train includes:

Comfortable assigned seats
Informative audios along the rute
Ambient music on board
Restrooms on the train
Seats with tables
Luggage space: 11lbs/5kg per passenger, 62”/157cm (height+length+width)
Free luggage storage at Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu stations only from 7am-7pm

The Expedition train does not include:

Food/Drinks not included
Pre-Baording Service
Entertainment on board

Expedition Train station locations:

Cusco: Wanchaq train station (also known as San Pedro train station)
Poroy train station
Ollantaytambo train station
Machu Picchu train station

Expedition Train Boarding Requirements:

Bring original passport and/or National Identy Document for Peruvians, Brazilians, Ecuadorians, Colombians, Bolivians and Chileans
Present your electronic or physical train ticket
Arrive at least 30 minutes before boarding time

Expedition Direct Train Service:

The Expedition Direct Train service goes directly from Poroy or Ollantaytambo directly to Machu Picchu Pueblo and vice-versa. To do this, the passenger must arrive on his own at the station from where the train will depart. This is the most common service for those people who want to get to know the Inca Citadel, as it operates 365 days a year.