Bus service to Machu Picchu

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Bus service to Machu Picchu
Super Price for Foreigners 34 USD 40 USD
Super Price for Peruvians 22 USD 32 USD
Includes round trip

How do I get to Machu Picchu? To get to the entrance door of the Inca Citadel you must take a bus from the town of Aguas Calientes, which will take you along a winding path on the slopes of the great Machu Picchu mountain. A trip where you will contemplate the beautiful landscape that surrounds the sacred sanctuary.


  • Comfortable seats.
  • Wide windows
  • Round trip ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu.
  • Digital tickets sent to your email.
  • Instant booking
  • Fast payment by credit or debit card.
  • Constant comunication.


What does the bus ticket offer?

Discounts

The bus ticket offers special discounts for children under 12 and Peruvian citizens.

Prices

Visitors can choose the option to travel one way or return only.

Bus map

The journey time is 30 minutes on average. Doing it on foot can take 2 hours or more.


What is the Machu Picchu ecological bus service?

It is the best way to get the bus tickets that will take you from the town of Aguas Calientes to the entrance gate of Machu Picchu. The trip takes no more than 30 minutes. The outward journey is ascending and the return journey is descending. Although you can also go up on foot, the fastest, most comfortable and safest way is to do it with the bus trip.

Machu Picchu Bus Ecológico

Why go up by bus to Machu Picchu?

The town of Aguas Calientes is 9 kilometers apart from Machu Picchu. This distance crosses steep mountains. Although you can climb on foot, this is very tiring and the tourist would not have enough energy to enjoy Machu Picchu as it should.

Who should choose to take the bus to Machu Picchu?

The bus trip from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu covers approximately 9 kilometers. This tour can also be done on foot. However, this path can be exhausting for the tourist. So, who should choose to take the bus to the Inca City?

Children and older adults

Children, older adults or young people who are not in good physical shape should choose to take the bus to Machu Picchu. Remember that doing it on foot is exhausting. In addition, to go up on foot you have to be prepared with comfortable clothes, mountain shoes and water in a canteen.

Visitors who choose to visit Machu Picchu in 1 day

Tourists who visit Machu Picchu in 1 day cannot walk up to the Inca City. This is because time will not be enough. Going up on foot can take between 1 or 2 hours. The bus ride, only 30 minutes.

Visitors who choose to tour Huayna Picchu

Tourists who chose to visit Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain must choose the bus trip. This is because these mountains need all the energy from the visitors. When going up on foot, tourists will already be tired before starting the walk.


Bus ticket prices

The tickets are round trip (from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and vice versa). However, visitors can also choose the option of one-way or return-only travel. Remember that children (between 5 and 11 years old) and Peruvian tourists have a special discount. Children under 5 years old do not pay.

Prices 2024

ForeignPeruvian
Adult
5-11 years
Adult
5-11 years
Round trip price)34.00 USD18.00 USD22.00 USD13.00 USD
One Way Price19.00 USD13.00 USD14.00 USD13.00 USD
Return Price19.00 USD13.00 USD14.00 USD13.00 USD

What are the bus schedules to Machu Picchu?

The buses leave from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu every 10 minutes from 5.30 am With their bus ticket, the tourist can board any of the buses. That is why there is no defined schedule. Remember that the last bus leaves in the direction of Machu Picchu at 3.30 pm

Map of the route Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

The distance from Aguas Calientes to the entrance gate of Machu Picchu is 9 kilometers. The buses go up the Hiram Bingham Highway crossing the Vilcanota River. The journey time is 30 minutes on average. Doing it on foot can take 2 hours or more. A more direct route is followed ascending some steps. Going up on foot is not recommended for tourists who will later walk the ascent route through the Machupicchu mountains.

1 From Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu by bus

The bus terminal is just a few steps from the train station. There the train trip from Cusco ends. Before boarding the buses there is a small queue. The bus journey is ascending for approximately 30 minutes. It ends at the entrance gate of Machu Picchu.

2 From Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes by bus

The buses wait for tourists right in front of the exit door of Machu Picchu. The journey is downhill and also takes approximately 30 minutes. The final stop is near the train rails of the town of Aguas Calientes, just a few steps from the train station.

1 From Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu on foot

Tourists can start the ascent from 5 in the morning. The first section is on the Hiram Bingham road. At the checkpoint they must show their printed Machu Picchu ticket. There is the museum of Machupicchu. Then they will ascend hundreds of stairs to the door of Machu Picchu. The journey takes 2 hours on average.

2 From Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on foot

The descent on foot is not as demanding as the climb. Start on the Hiram Bingham road until you find a detour on the side of the road. Hundreds of stairs are descended to reach the town of Aguas Calientes. On the way you can see the dense vegetation characteristic of the place.


Benefits

The bus service from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu offers a variety of benefits. By obtaining the bus ticket you get personalized assistance all the time, the cheapest prices, payment facilities and security during the purchase process.

Digital tickets

The entire purchase process is online. Pay with Visa, MasterCard or more cards. At the end the ticket will arrive directly to your email. You just have to print it and voila!

Comfortable and safe travel

The buses are spacious, with comfortable seats and respect the speed limit. All protection measures are met for a completely safe trip.

Advice and trust

Any questions? Contact info@boletomachupicchu.com. We are an authorized tourism agency with code AUT00115. Trust the experts!


Discounts!

Prices include special discounts for children under 12 years of age, as well as for Peruvian citizens. To access these benefits, you should only send a digital copy of the passport or identity document to the email info@boletomachupicchu.com.

Travel free with children from 0 to 4 years old.

The smallest ones do not pay the value of the bus ticket to Machu Picchu. However, children cannot take a seat but must ride on their parents' lap.

Discount for children from 5 to 11 years old

Children between 11 and 5 years old have a special discount on the price of their bus ticket. To do this, they must send an email with a digital copy of the passport or identity document.

Discount for Peruvians

Peruvian citizens also get a special discount on the tour. For this, they must send an email with a digital copy of the identity document (DNI) or valid immigration card.


Frequent questions

The trip to Machu Picchu does not end with the train ride. Then we have to get on one of the buses that will take us from Aguas Calientes to the entrance door to the Inca City. This can get a bit confusing. Find out which are the most recurrent questions tourists ask about traveling by bus.

1) Where do you take the bus?

The bus station is located a few meters from the train station. On Av. Hermanos Ayar S / N. Since the town of Aguas Calientes is very small, you can easily find yourself there.

2) If I have a printed ticket, should I go to the ticket sales counter?

By having your printed ticket you can now directly board the buses that leave for Machu Picchu. You do not have to do any more paperwork.

3) What do I have to present to get on the bus?

In order to board the bus, you must present your printed ticket together with your passport or identity document.

4) Are there fixed bus departure times?

Your ticket allows you to board the closest and immediate bus to leave for Machu Picchu. Buses leave every 10 minutes from your station. Likewise, for the return, you can take the closest bus to leave. You just have to approach the boarding line.

5) From what time do the buses start to leave?

The buses leave Aguas Calientes from 5.30 am

6) Until what time do the buses leave?

The last bus leaves from Aguas Calientes at 3.30 pm The last return bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes leaves at 5.30 pm

7) What happens if I lose my bus ticket?

Digital bus tickets can be printed as many times as necessary. You can also request a copy at our offices in the city of Cusco: Calle Recoleta 604.

8) Is the bus ticket only valid for the specified date?

No. The bus ticket is valid for 3 days after the indicated date. However, tickets can only be used once.

9) Can I enter Machu Picchu if I don't buy the bus ticket?

Yes. The ticket only serves to travel the last section to Machu Picchu on a bus trip. Remember that you can also do it on foot.

10) Do children pay for a bus ticket?

Children from 0 to 5 years old do not pay to board the bus as long as they travel on their parents' laps. Children from 5 to 11 years old have a special discount.

11) Is the bus trip safe?

Yes. The trip is short and runs along the 'Hiram Bingham' road. Only the buses that take tourists to Machu Picchu pass through there.

12) Are the queues to board the buses long?

In the mornings (between 5 am and 8 am); the lines are usually long. However, then they are reduced by making the boarding of the buses immediate.