The three stations
- Ollantaytambo: In the Sacred Valley, about two hours by road from Cusco. Trains to Machu Picchu all year, from PeruRail and Inca Rail, with the most departures.
- Poroy: About 20 minutes from central Cusco, at 3,499 m. PeruRail runs from here from May to December; the trip to Machu Picchu takes about 3 h 30.
- San Pedro: In the city of Cusco. In PeruRail's May–December 2026 timetable it has early direct departures, at 06:40 and 07:30.
From January to April there are no trains from Poroy or San Pedro. A ticket 'from Cusco' is bus plus train: PeruRail's bus leaves from Wanchaq station, Inca Rail's from Calle Santa Teresa 344. Details in the train from January to April.
Which one to choose
- You sleep in Cusco, May to December: Poroy or San Pedro: no early drive to the valley.
- You sleep in the Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, a short ride from Urubamba and the valley hotels.
- You want the most choice of times: Ollantaytambo, which both companies serve all year.
With us, the station transfer picks you up at your hotel and leaves you at the station on time, and the Inca Rail train is added in Mi Tour with its live fare.
Is Poroy station open all year?
No. In 2026 PeruRail runs from Poroy from May to December. From January to April trips from Cusco are bus plus train via the Sacred Valley.
How far is Poroy from Cusco?
About 20 minutes by road from the city center.
Which station has the most trains to Machu Picchu?
Ollantaytambo: PeruRail and Inca Rail both run from there all year.
Your entrance first, then the train
Book your Machu Picchu ticket, then add the train and the station transfer in Mi Tour, on one itinerary.