Machu Picchu Bus Tickets 2026: Prices, Times and Where to Board
The train does not take you to the Machu Picchu entrance. It finishes in Machu Picchu Pueblo, also called Aguas Calientes, where you need a separate mountain bus for the final journey up to the archaeological site.
This guide explains bus prices, where to board and how much time to allow before your entry.
Our packages include the bus to the entrance and the return bus to town.
Does a Machu Picchu entry ticket include the bus?
No. The official Machu Picchu entry permit does not include the mountain bus. The bus is also separate from an ordinary train ticket. Get to Machu Picchu packages include the bus to the entrance and the return bus to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
| Item | Included in official entry? |
|---|---|
| Machu Picchu admission | Yes |
| Bus to entrance | No |
| Return bus to town | No |
| Train | No |
| Get to Machu Picchu complete package | Both bus directions included |
How much are Machu Picchu bus tickets?
| Ticket | Current price |
|---|---|
| Adult round trip | About $24 |
Current price shown for an adult round trip. Other fares depend on the passenger category.
Prices and operating arrangements can change, so treat this as a guide and check the last-checked date above. Note that most travelers need the round trip, both up to the entrance and back down for the train.
Where do you board the Machu Picchu bus?
The boarding area is in Machu Picchu Pueblo, a short walk from the train station through the town. Follow the current authorized boarding instructions on your ticket.
Your Get to Machu Picchu Journey Plan includes the boarding location, walking route and recommended time to leave the train station.
How long does the bus take?
The mountain journey commonly takes around 25 to 30 minutes, but the total connection takes longer because you must leave the train station, walk to the boarding area and allow for a queue.
PeruRail states the train arrives in Machu Picchu Pueblo and that the separate mountain bus takes roughly 25 to 30 minutes to reach the entrance. See what train time you need for your entry.
Should you buy a one-way or return bus ticket?
Most train travelers need a return mountain-bus ticket. The outbound journey takes you to the entrance, while the return journey brings you back to Machu Picchu Pueblo for the train.
A one-way ticket only makes sense if you deliberately plan to walk one direction and have allowed enough time and physical effort.
Are Consettur bus tickets the same as Machu Picchu bus tickets?
Travelers often search for "Consettur bus tickets" because Consettur was historically associated with this route. Operating arrangements changed in 2025 and may change again. Always follow the authorized operator and boarding instructions shown on your current bus ticket.
Get to Machu Picchu verifies the current transport arrangements before tickets are issued.
Can you walk instead of taking the bus?
Yes, walking is possible, but it is a steep climb and takes substantially longer than the bus. It also uses energy before a timed Machu Picchu route or mountain hike.
Travelers considering the walk must allow enough time to reach the entrance and should not rely on the walking option as a rescue for a late train.
How Get to Machu Picchu handles the bus. Your package includes the bus to the entrance and the return bus to Machu Picchu Pueblo. The Journey Plan tells you when to leave the train station, where to board and how the bus fits around your entry and return train.
Machu Picchu bus tickets: FAQs
No. The official entry permit does not include the mountain bus, and the bus is separate from the train ticket too. Our packages include the bus up to the entrance and the return bus back to Machu Picchu Pueblo, also called Aguas Calientes.
A foreign adult round trip is currently about $24. Prices and operating arrangements can change, so always check the last-checked date beside any figure. One-way and child fares should be confirmed against the current live fare.
The boarding area is in Machu Picchu Pueblo, a short walk from the train station through the town toward Avenida Hermanos Ayar. Your Journey Plan gives the exact location, the walking route and when to leave the station.
The mountain drive is commonly 25 to 30 minutes, but the full connection takes longer once you add leaving the station, walking to the boarding area and queuing. Do not schedule the train to arrive close to your entry time.
Most train travelers need a return ticket. The outbound bus takes you up to the entrance and the return bus brings you back for the train. A one-way ticket only suits travelers who plan to walk one direction and have allowed the time.
Consettur historically operated the route, and the operating arrangements entered a transition in 2025 involving Consettur and San Antonio de Torontoy. We use the term authorized Machu Picchu mountain bus and verify the current operator whenever this page is reviewed.
Yes, but it is a steep climb that takes substantially longer than the bus and uses energy before a timed route or mountain hike. Do not rely on walking as a rescue for a late train.
Yes. Your package includes the bus to the entrance and the return bus to Machu Picchu Pueblo, with the timing set out in your Journey Plan around your entry and return train.
Do not leave the final connection unplanned
Book your official entry permit, return train and both mountain-bus journeys together.
Check Complete Package AvailabilityBoth bus directions included, timed around your entry and return train.
Last reviewed: 23 July 2026. Reviewed by: Get to Machu Picchu Booking Team. Primary sources: PeruRail service information and current government visitor and transport information. Bus prices and the operating company can change; we verify the current authorized operator whenever this page is reviewed.