Scenic Train Journeys in Peru

Travel by PeruRail or the luxurious Belmond Andean Explorer or Hiram Bingham train for an experience of a lifetime.

One of the best travel experiences in Peru is travelling by train across the scenic Andean Altiplano and by train through the Sacred Valley to and from Machu Picchu. The journey takes all day.

Peru Rail Titicaca and the Belmond Andean Explorer

Since 1999, PeruRail has run train services from Cusco to Lake Titicaca (Puno) and visa versa. They also operate the Andean Explorer train from Cusco to Puno and onto Arequipa for luxury operator Belmond.

Crossing the Andes on the Cusco-Puno route aboard the PeruRail Titicaca Train is a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure and one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. During your trip enjoy on board cuisine and entertainment and several stops at local stations, some of which have authentic markets for you to briefly explore before returning to the train. The scenery is quite stunning with snow-capped peaks and panoramic valleys. You can get the best photographs from the open-air observation car.  

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Trains to and from Machu Picchu

There are 4 ways to travel by train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail each offering different levels of comfort and inclusions as you travel through the breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley. The journey time from Cusco Wanchaq station to Aguas Calientes is between 4 and 5 hours. 

PeruRail Expedition train - the cheapest option with regular departures from Cusco every day. Enjoy comfortable seats with tables.

PeruRail Vistadome - with larger windows and spacious leather seats. A snack, audio tour, Alpaca clothing show, a scenic stop at Huaypo Lake and other entertainment on board. 

PeruRail Vistadome Observatory - 360° panoramic views for perfect photography, an ppen-air balcony, snack,  Alpaca clothing show, a scenic stop at Huaypo Lake and other entertainment on board.

 The Belmond Hiram Bingham train - is modelled on the Pullman cars of the 1920s and is the most luxurious train journey in Peru. 

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