La Republica reported this morning that PeruRail approved a promotional rate for Cusco tourists in its Expedition service cars. There are six frequencies (3 outbound and 3 return) on the Ollantaytambo – Machupicchu section whose prices range between US$ 13-16 round trip (48-59 soles).
From the Machupicchu Hydroelectric station to Machupicchu Pueblo the rate is set for Cusqueños at US$ 4 (15 soles).
In both cases the promotion will be available for travel from January to March 31, 2021. Depending on the company, changes or modifications will be allowed to travel until December 20, 2021 at the same frequency.
The offer is only valid for face-to-face purchases and only at the points of sale in Lima and Cusco. The passenger must carry his ID card when purchasing the ticket.
However, the train service provided by the company does affect domestic tourists. On Thursday night, a group of forty visitors protested at the Machupicchu train station and prevented the departure of trains to Ollantaytambo.
The complaint is that, according to the tourists, the company did not want to sell them tickets for the local train, even though the seats on the train were almost empty.
It should be noted that this service only costs S / 12.00 each way. The company’s intention would be for Peruvians to use the service on tourist trains that cost as little as US$30 each way.
PeruRail manages about 70% of the rail traffic to and from Machu Picchu.