Bus ticket to Machu Picchu
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What is it like to travel by bus and travel on foot to Machu Picchu?
Most tourists choose to take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. However, it is also possible to go on foot. Get to know in a didactic way the differences between both routes: by bus and on foot.
One way ticket
The train ride from Cusco ends in the town of Aguas Calientes. From there you take the bus on the way up. The trip is in a comfortable and spacious ecological bus. All visitors travel seated. The first buses leave from 5.30 in the morning. The last ones, at 3.30 in the afternoon. The frequency of departures is approximately every 10 minutes. The route is 100% secure.
Bus route
- Route of 10 kilometers.
- Trip of 30 minutes.
- Comfortable seats.
- Wide windows.
- Space for backpacks.
- Ecological bus.
- High jungle landscapes.
- Safety belts.
Walking route
- Free walk.
- Route of 8 kilometers.
- Walk of 2 hours 30 minutes approximately.
- Ascending sections by stone steps.
- Demanding route.
- Recommended for everyone.
- Beautiful landscapes.
Benefits of the bus ticket
- Comfortable and safe trip.
- Allows you to reach Machu Picchu with energy.
- Reserva 100% online.
- Protocolos Covid 19.
- Daily punctual departures.
- Changes and cancellations option.
Bus ticket details
- Reservation with passport or identity document.
- Payment with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.
- Constant comunication.
- Authorized agency.
- Tickets ready to print.
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RESERVE NOWReturn ticket
The return trip begins at the gate of Machu Picchu and ends in the town of Aguas Calientes. The route is mostly downhill. The trip is in a comfortable and spacious ecological bus. All visitors travel seated. The first buses descend from Machu Picchu from 6:30 in the morning. The last ones, at 5.30 in the afternoon. The frequency of departures is approximately every 10 minutes. The route is 100% secure.
Bus route
- Route of 10 kilometers.
- 25 minute trip.
- Comfortable seats.
- Wide windows.
- Space for backpacks.
- Ecological bus.
- High jungle landscapes.
- Safety belts.
Walking route
- Free walk.
- Route of 8 kilometers.
- Approximately 2 hour hike.
- Descending sections by stone steps.
- Demanding route.
- Recommended for everyone.
- Beautiful landscapes.
Benefits of the bus ticket
- Comfortable and safe trip.
- It allows you to return from Machu Picchu with energy.
- 100% online reservation.
- Covid 19 protocols.
- Punctual daily departures.
- Option of changes and cancellations.
Bus ticket details
- Reservation with passport or identity document.
- Payment with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.
- Constant comunication.
- Authorized agency.
- Tickets ready to print.
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RESERVE NOWFull ticket (round trip)
The entire trip follows the route Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes. The journey takes 1 hour, 30 minutes one way and 30 minutes back. All buses are comfortable and spacious. No tourist travels on foot. The first buses leave Aguas Calientes at 5:30 in the morning. The last buses return from Machu Picchu at 5:30 in the afternoon. The route is completely safe. You will enjoy incredible landscapes!
Bus route
- Route of 20 kilometers (round trip).
- Comfortable seats.
- Large windows.
- Space for backpacks.
- Ecological bus.
- High jungle landscapes.
- Safety belts.
Walking route
- Free walk.
- Route of 16 kilometers.
- Walk of approximately 4 hours (round trip).
- Recommended return route (downhill sections).
- demanding route.
- Recommended for everyone.
- Beautiful landscapes.
Benefits of the bus ticket
- 100% comfortable and safe trip.
- It allows you to reach Machu Picchu with energy.
- Online booking.
- Covid 19 Protocols.
- Daily departures on time.
- Option of changes and cancellations.
Bus ticket details
- Reservation with passport or identity document.
- Payment with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.
- Constant comunication.
- Authorized agency.
- Tickets ready to print.
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RESERVE NOWTable of prices and details
| BUS TICKETS MACHU PICCHU 2024 | Foreign | Peruvian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult | 5 – 11 years | Adult | 5 – 11 years | |
| Price (round trip) | 34.00 USD | 18.00 USD | 22.00 USD | 13.00 USD |
| One way route price | 19.00 USD | 13.00 USD | 14.00 USD | 13.00 USD |
| Return route price | 19.00 USD | 13.00 USD | 14.00 USD | 13.00 USD |
Information about the bus trip to Machu Picchu
The bus trip is carried out by the company Consettur. The buses leave every 10 minutes, although in the mornings the frequency of departures is approximately 5 minutes. They have comfortable seats, large windows and seat belts. The tickets offer discounts for Peruvians and children from 5 to 11 years old. You can also do this route on foot, although it requires an expenditure of energy.
Consettur
- Consettur is the company that offers the bus trip on the route Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes. It has been operating this route for more than 10 years.
Departures
- Departures are daily. On the outward journey they depart from the town of Aguas Calientes. On the return trip, from the door of Machu Picchu.
The schedules
- Buses depart from Aguas Calientes from 5.30 in the morning until 3.30 in the afternoon. They return from Machu Picchu from 6:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon. The departure frequency is 10 minutes.
Prices and discounts
- Prices offer discounts for children (5 to 11 years old) and Peruvian tourists.
Buses
- The buses are ecological. They have up to 29 comfortable seats with large windows. All with seat belts.
Availability
- Tickets are widely available. No tourist is left without their ticket.
Protocols
- During the train trip, all security protocols against Covid 19 must be followed.
The walking route
- Visitors who wish can do the route on foot totally free. However, because this walk is arduous (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes), most choose to take the bus.
Frequent questions
These are the most recurrent questions that tourists send us about the bus ticket service to Machu Picchu.