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Estación De Machu Picchu

📍 Estación Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Peru
Estación De Machu Picchu
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Introduction

Estación Machu Picchu is the train station in Aguas Calientes, Peru. This small station by the Urubamba River is the rail terminus for Machu Picchu — all train passengers disembark here to transfer to buses or hike to the ruins, the gateway to the "Lost City." Aguas Calientes (hot springs town) sits deep in the Urubamba canyon, surrounded by Andean cliffs, accessible only by train or on foot. The station is small but functional, with ticket offices, restaurants, shops and tourist services in the plaza. From here, Machu Picchu is a 30-minute bus ride or 1.5-hour steep hike. Visiting the station to feel the gateway to a world wonder in a deep Andean canyon is a unique Machu Picchu starting point.

✨ Highlights

1
Machu Picchu gateway
Rail terminus for Machu Picchu — all train passengers disembark here.
2
Andean canyon
Deep in the Urubamba canyon, surrounded by cliffs.
3
Hot springs town
Accessible only by train or on foot.
4
Bus transfer
30-minute switchback bus to Machu Picchu ruins.

🛈 Practical Info

→Train：From Cusco/Ollantaytambo, 1.5-4 hours.
→Bus：Bus to Machu Picchu ~$12 round trip, 30 min.
→Hike：Steep 1.5-hour hike to Machu Picchu.
→Hot springs：Town has hot spring pools to soak.
→Stay：Several hotels in town for overnight.

💡 Tips

• Book train tickets months ahead — high season sells out.
• Bus queues are long — take the early bus.
• Hot springs in town soothe travel fatigue.
• No road access — train or hike only.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Estación De Machu Picchu?

Book train tickets months ahead — high season sells out. Bus queues are long — take the early bus.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.