Compare Cusco to Hidroelectrica Bus vs Tourist Train
Cusco to Hidroelectrica Bus Tickets are the most affordable and flexible way to reach Machu Picchu. Save on transportation, enjoy incredible scenery along the Amazon route, and secure your seat with daily departures from Cusco. Ideal for travelers looking to reach Machu Picchu spending less and traveling with greater freedom.
Cusco → Aguas Calientes Route
Bus via Hidroelectrica or Train?
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Traveler Tip: The Hidroelectrica route requires at least one night in Aguas Calientes. The train allows you to visit Machu Picchu and return to Cusco on the same day.
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Arrive rested and free from muscle fatigue, optimizing your energy for the hike from Hidroelectrica to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
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Select your Cusco to Hidroelectrica bus ticket type. You can choose between one-way, return, or round-trip tickets, available in Platinum, Regular, and Low Cost service.
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All our Cusco to Hidroelectrica bus services include daily departures, strategic stops during the journey, and direct connection to the Machu Picchu route via Aguas Calientes.
Daily departures - Limited seats per vehicle!
Cusco Hidroelectrica Bus Itinerary
Itinerary Summary: "Platinum Premium"
Bus Schedule (hour by hour):
06:25 / 06:30 hrs: Arrive at the Meeting Point in the Main Square.
06:50 hrs: Board the bus and depart from Cusco to Hidroelectrica.
08:20 hrs: First 40-minute stop near Ollantaytambo (*Optional: breakfast not included).
09:00 hrs: Passing through the town of Ollantaytambo.
10:10 hrs: Arrival at the highest point of the route, Abra Malaga, and rest stop.
11:00 hrs: Second stop "Alfamayo, rest area".
12:50 hrs: Passing through the town of Santa Teresa.
13:45 hrs: Arrival at Hidroelectrica (*Optional: lunch not included).
14:00 hrs: Start of the 11 km hike to the town of Aguas Calientes.
17:00 hrs: Arrival in Aguas Calientes and continuation with the Machu Picchu visit plan (next day).
Important: It is recommended to bring water for the trip and the hike to Aguas Calientes, as well as motion sickness and altitude sickness pills due to altitude changes.
Trip Information:
Technical Specifications:
Distance Cusco - Hidroelectrica: 230 km / 142 miles
Highest Point of the Route (Malaga): 4,330 masl / 14,206.04 ft.
Altitude of Hidroelectrica: 1,890 masl / 6,200.80 ft.
Approximate Bus Travel Time: 7 hours.
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