A common query raised by the majority of tourists who book this tour would be: how long does it take to Machu Picchu? The question may sound simple, but the answer to that is not as easy as it might appear. Usually, it takes 5 to 6 hours by road from Cusco, which includes a train trip from Cusco to Aguas Calientes and then taking a bus to the citadel entrance.
Machu Picchu is not situated on an avenue in which you pass by driving. There is also no express bus from Cusco to the entry gate. Several transportation means are required to reach Machu Picchu, ranging from trains, buses, winding roads, flights of stairs, and in some cases, days of trekking in the mountains.
In this guide, you will find different ways of getting to Machu Picchu, from traveling on the convenient train, hiking the budget-friendly path from Aguas Calientes, trekking on the well-known Inca Trail to alternative trails and other important information before reaching Machu Picchu.
