End in Cusco or in Ollantaytambo?
Updated October 2026 · By the Enjoy Peru Holidays team
If you’re taking the train to Machu Picchu that afternoon or sleeping in the valley, choose the ending in Ollantaytambo: the tour ends at 15:30 a few minutes from the station and costs US$1 less. If you’re sleeping in Cusco that night, the return to Cusco adds one stop at the end of the day: Chinchero on the Traditional and Pisac on + Maras & Moray.
Two plans × two endings
First choose how your day ends; then the plan.
From tour to train, in a single afternoon
The tour ends at 15:30 in Ollantaytambo, a few minutes from the station. These are the two trains we recommend.
Ollantaytambo
Train 16:36 · Inca Rail
From the tour to the station with no long wait, and the valley from the window in the afternoon light. Inca Rail requires you 30 minutes before boarding: be at the station by 16:06.
Train 19:00 · PeruRail
Time to wander the town and have an unhurried dinner before boarding. PeruRail requires you at the station 30 minutes before boarding: by 18:30 you’re there.
Indicative schedules: each rail company sets them and they change by season. Confirm yours when you buy your ticket.
Will I make my train? Check it
Both versions ending in Ollantaytambo finish at 15:30. Enter the departure time of your train to Aguas Calientes.
The train, the bus up to the citadel and the Machu Picchu ticket are bought separately. Tell us your train time when you book and we’ll plan the day with you.
What changes when you end in Ollantaytambo
| What changes | Ends in Ollantaytambo | Return to Cusco |
|---|---|---|
| Tour ends | 15:30 in Ollantaytambo, a few minutes from the train station | 18:30 (Traditional) or 19:00 (+ Maras & Moray) in downtown Cusco |
| Stop that changes | The Traditional skips Chinchero; + Maras & Moray skips Pisac | The full routes |
| Price | US$1 less: from US$29 or US$31 | From US$30 or US$32 |
| Boleto Turístico covers | Traditional: Pisac and Ollantaytambo · + Maras & Moray: Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo | Traditional: Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero · + Maras & Moray: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac |
| Made for | Going on by train to Machu Picchu that afternoon or sleeping in the valley | Volver a dormir a Cusco |
Before choosing your ending
- Buy the train separatelyOnly the tour’s end point changes; the train, the bus and the Machu Picchu ticket aren’t included.
- Tell us your train timeSend it to us on WhatsApp when you book and we’ll plan your arrival with that margin.
- EquipajeTraveling with suitcases? Arrange it with us on WhatsApp before tour day.
- Train the next day?You spend the night in the valley, in Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, and board the train in the morning.
Still torn between the plans? Compare Traditional or + Maras & Moray.
Choose your version
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★ 4.9 · 5,681Traditional Sacred Valley
Ends in Ollantaytambo
★ 4.8 · 9,891Sacred Valley + Maras & Moray
Ends in Ollantaytambo
★ 4.9 · 5,681Traditional Sacred Valley
Return to Cusco
★ 4.8 · 9,891Sacred Valley + Maras & Moray
Return to CuscoPrice per person with the Rustica buffet. Entrance tickets aren’t included: you can add them in the same WeTravel payment.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the tour end in Ollantaytambo?
At 15:30 on both versions, Traditional and + Maras & Moray, a short walk from the train station.
Does ending in Ollantaytambo cost more?
No: it costs US$1 less because there’s no ride back to Cusco. Traditional from US$29 and + Maras & Moray from US$31 per person, with lunch at Rustica.
Which train should I take after the tour?
We recommend two: the 16:36 Inca Rail and the 19:00 PeruRail. Both companies require you at the station 30 minutes before boarding; with the 19:00 you still have time to wander the town and have dinner. These are indicative times: confirm them when you buy your ticket.
Which stop do I miss if I end in Ollantaytambo?
The Traditional skips Chinchero; + Maras & Moray skips Pisac. Those are the stops made on the way back to Cusco.
Is the train to Machu Picchu included?
No. The train, the bus up to the citadel and the Machu Picchu ticket are bought separately. Only the tour’s end point changes.
Does it work if my train leaves the next day?
Yes: you do the full tour, spend the night in the valley and take the morning train. The route doesn’t change.
Can I bring suitcases?
Arrange it with us beforehand: message us on WhatsApp when you book and we’ll sort it out for that day. How much luggage the train allows depends on your ticket.
Still unsure?
Message us on WhatsApp with your date and plans for the day: we’ll tell you which version fits, any time of day.