Book and purchase your Bus Tickets from Cusco to Hidroelectrica (Round Trip) Return 2nd Day. Transfer from Cusco to Hydroelectric by Bus Round Trip, alternative route to get to Machu Picchu (You will visit the Inca City of Machu Picchu on the next day).

Cusco to Hidroelectrica by Bus Round Trip this alternative is designed for those who like adventure, the route will take us through beautiful Peruvian geographical scenarios such as snow-capped mountains and jungle eyebrows, which we will travel by a tourist minibus until we reach the Hydroelectric Bus Station. Later You will make a hike of 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours approximately until to get to Aguas Calientes Town.

Cusco to Hidroelectrica Bus Time (Schedule)

Route: Cusco to Hidroelectrica Bus Ticket (Outward Journey).
Starting Point: Main Square, Cusco.
Arrival Point: Bus Station, Hydroelectric.
Departure Time: 06:30 am.
Arrival Time: 13:45 pm. 

Bus Route: HYDROELECTRIC to CUSCO (Return Journey).
Starting Point: Bus Station, Hydroelectric.
Arrival Point:. San Francisco Square, Cusco.
Departure Time: 15:00 pm.
Arrival Time: 21:45/22:00 pm.

More Information: Cusco to Hydroelectric by Bus (Round Trip)

• 06:25 / 06:30 hrs: Meet at the Meeting Point in Main Square.
• 06:50 hrs: Board the bus and depart from Cusco to Hidroeléctrica (Machu Picchu).
• 08:20 hrs: First 40-minute stop near Ollantaytambo (*Optional: breakfast not included).
• 09:00 hrs: Pass through the town of Ollantaytambo.
• 10:10 hrs: Arrival at the highest point, Abra Málaga.
• 12:50 hrs: Pass through the town of Santa Teresa.
• 13:45 hrs: Arrival at Hidroeléctrica (*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: Optional services marked with (*) are not included in the transportation.

• 10:30 / 11:00 hrs: Hike from Aguas Calientes to Hidroeléctrica (You can leave 30 minutes earlier to have time for lunch at Hidroeléctrica).
• 14:40 / 15:00 hrs: Board the bus and depart for Cusco city.
• 17:00 hrs: One stop for a restroom break in Alfamayo.
• 21:30 / 21:45 hrs: Arrival in Cusco, final stop at Plaza de San Francisco. 

Machu Picchu Bus Packers is a registered trademark by Enjoy Peru Holidays E.I.R.L., with tourism license Dircetur Cusco N° 082-2019GR CUSCO/DIRCETUR-DT and of Ministerio de Cultura Cusco N° AG2164. (See our tourism licenses)

• Municipality of Cusco: We have the operating license granted by the Provincial Municipality of Cusco to the Tourism Agencies.
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We will meet at the Meeting Point “PLAZA DE ARMAS” at 06:25 AM for a brief informational talk about the journey. At 06:50 AM, we will board the bus that will take us from Cusco to the Hidroelectrica station, a trip that lasts approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes.

During the bus ride, we will enjoy stunning scenery, including the Sacred Valley of the Incas, high Andean landscapes, and the impressive snow-capped La Verónica at Abra Málaga. We will make several stops: at 08:15 AM, we’ll have a 40-minute break near Ollantaytambo (optional breakfast and restroom use, not included), and we’ll pass through the town of Ollantaytambo at 09:00 AM. At 10:10 AM, we will reach Abra Málaga, the highest point of the route, and begin our descent into the high jungle of Cusco.

At 11:20 AM, we’ll stop at the Huamanmarka Sector to buy snacks and use restrooms. Then, we’ll pass through Santa María at 12:00 PM and Santa Teresa at 12:50 PM. We’ll finally arrive at the Hidroelectrica station at 1:45 PM, where you will have the option of a countryside lunch (optional and not included).

At 2:00 PM, we’ll start the 11 km walk to Aguas Calientes, which will take between 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on each traveler’s pace. This trail will allow you to fully appreciate the nature of the area. We expect to arrive in Aguas Calientes around 5:00 PM, where you may head to the accommodation of your choice (not included in the package).

• Distance (Cusco – Hidroelectrica): 180 km (112 miles)
• Hiking time (Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes): 11 km (2 hours 30 minutes)
• Altitude of the highest point (Abra Málaga): 4,350 m (14,271 feet)
• Altitude at the hiking starting point (Hidroelectrica): 1,890 m (6,200 feet)

The day begins with an exciting visit to Machu Picchu. There are two ways to get there: by taking a bus from Aguas Calientes (30 minutes) or by hiking for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. We recommend taking the bus up. To do so, you should leave your accommodation at 4:15 AM to queue and catch the first bus at 5:20 AM (the goal is to enter Machu Picchu at 6:00 AM).

After exploring and marveling at Machu Picchu, the visit must end no later than 11:00 AM to begin the descent to Puente Ruinas at 11:45 AM. This walk takes around 45 to 50 minutes. From Puente Ruinas, the trail becomes more level as we continue walking until reaching Hidroelectrica station.

From 2:40 – 2:50 PM, our minibuses will be ready at Hidroelectrica to return to Cusco, with a brief stop for restroom use in Alfamayo. We will finally arrive in Cusco between 9:45 and 10:00 PM, concluding the service at Plaza San Francisco.

• Estimated time in Machu Picchu: 2–3 hours (if entering at 6:00 AM)
• Altitude of Machu Picchu: 2,430 m (7,927 ft)
• Estimated descent time (Machu Picchu – Puente Ruinas): 45 to 50 minutes 
• Distance Puente Ruinas – Hidroelectrica: 8.5 km (5.28 miles)
• Estimated flat walk time (Puente Ruinas – Hidroelectrica): 2 hours 10 minutes 
• Altitude of the walk: 1,890 m (6,200 ft)