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Inca Rail The Prime: a dining car and more room, between standard and First Class

The Prime sits between the standard train and the full First Class experience: more room, a dining car and live music, at a fraction of First Class's price. Here is what it includes, when it runs and what it cost on a real date.

October 5, 2026 · machupicchu.world team

What you get on board

  • More space and priority boarding: Roomier seating than the standard class and boarding before the other classes.
  • A dedicated dining car: A gastronomic experience with dishes made from Andean ingredients, served in its own car.
  • Live Andean music: Musicians on board during the journey.

Departures and fares on a real date

Times and fares from Inca Rail's system for 15 November 2026, one way per adult. Fares change with the date and the departure; Mi Tour shows the live fare for your day.

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  • Ollantaytambo → Machu Picchu Town (train): 06:40, 11:15 and 16:36. About 1 h 20 to 1 h 35. $100 to $140.
  • Cusco → Machu Picchu Town (bus + train): 04:10, 08:00 and 13:00. About 3 h 50 to 5 h 10. $120 to $170.
  • Machu Picchu Town → Ollantaytambo or Cusco: 08:30, 14:30 and 19:00. To Ollantaytambo $97 to $140; on to Cusco, $124 to $170.

Who The Prime is for

For a celebration or a long day when you want to sit down to a proper meal and arrive rested, without paying First Class prices. On our sample date the 06:40 from Ollantaytambo was Inca Rail's first train of the day from there, which makes The Prime a good fit for an early entry slot. For the full three-course menu with wine, see The First Class.

How to book it with us

We sell Inca Rail. Once you have your Machu Picchu entrance with us, open Mi Tour, your trip itinerary, and add the train: you see every departure of your day with the operator's live fare and pick the one that fits your entry time.

Is a meal included on The Prime?

Yes. The Prime includes a gastronomic experience with dishes made from Andean ingredients, served in its dining car.

What is the difference between The Prime and The First Class?

The First Class serves a full three-course menu with wine pairing and costs roughly two to three times more on the same departure. The Prime has a dining car and live music at a much lower fare.

Your entrance first, then the train

Book your Machu Picchu ticket, then add the Inca Rail train in Mi Tour with the live fare for your date. Both on one itinerary.

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