How Much Does a Machu Picchu Trip Cost from Cusco in 2026?

For a foreign adult, the reference minimum is about US$ 189 per person from Ollantaytambo. The total rises with your train, your date and any extras.

The basics, added up

Item	Foreign adult	Note
Round-trip train	from US$ 120	Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes. Varies by day and time.
Bus up and down	US$ 22	US$ 11 each way. Walking is free.
Entrance ticket	S/ 163 (≈ US$ 47)	Includes the conservation fee added in May 2026.
Reference total	≈ US$ 189	Per person, without transfers, food or hotel.

Exchange rate used: S/ 3.44 to the dollar, from October 25, 2026.

The train. This is the biggest cost. Fares vary widely by day and time, and panoramic classes start at about US$ 100 each way.
The transfer from Cusco. Most trains leave from Ollantaytambo, so add that trip or choose a combined bus and train ticket.
The mountain hikes. Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain cost more than a standard circuit. Check the fare on the official site.
A night in Aguas Calientes. It lets you go up early, and hotels usually cost more than in Cusco.
A guide. It's optional, and the price depends on whether it's a group or private tour.

Compare departure times: another train can cost a lot less.
Walk up or down: you save up to US$ 22 per adult if you're fit enough.
Peruvians, residents and citizens of Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador get a reduced entrance fare.
Buy the bus and entrance ticket through official channels. Some resellers charge more.

With the national fare, the reference drops to about US$ 153 per adult: train from US$ 120, bus US$ 13 and entrance S/ 69.

The Hidroeléctrica route is cheaper, but it takes longer and depends on the weather.

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