Ollantaytambo to Cusco: Private Transfer & Airport Drop-off

Skip the Minibus Line: Direct Ride from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

You're picked up from your Ollantaytambo location at a time that works for your train or schedule, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, and arrive at your Cusco hotel or airport without navigating shared transport or arranging multiple rides. The driver coordinates around your actual arrival time, so delays don't derail your plans.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

• Meet driver at agreed location
• Board modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Travel to Cusco (1.5–2 hours)
• Arrive at hotel or airport

The experience

Your driver is waiting at the agreed pickup point in Ollantaytambo (train station, hotel, or central location) at the time you specified when booking. You load your bags, settle into the air-conditioned vehicle, and that's it. No shared minibus, no extra passengers, no unscheduled stops. The route to Cusco takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic and weather, and you're heading straight to your hotel or directly to the airport if that's what you booked.

The driver handles the route. You handle the view out the window or a nap if you need one. Real-time coordination means if your train from Machu Picchu runs late, the pickup adjusts. You're not paying extra or scrambling to call someone. The vehicle is modern and climate-controlled, which matters at this altitude and on roads that wind through the Sacred Valley. Professional drivers know the route, know the timing, and know that punctuality is the whole point of a private transfer.

When you arrive in Cusco, the driver takes you to your hotel entrance or directly to the airport terminal, depending on what you selected at booking. No confusion about which gate, which entrance, which hotel location. You've already told them. The service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so whether you're catching an early flight or arriving late after a long day at the ruins, the transfer is there.

What’s included

• Private one-way transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• pickup from train station, hotel, or central location in Ollantaytambo.
• modern air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional driver.
• door-to-door hotel drop-off in Cusco or airport drop-off if selected at booking.
• real-time coordination based on your arrival time.

Options for this experience

6 options

Cusco Airport transferUp to 15 per booking · No fixed timeCusco Airport drop-off: private transfer from Ollantaytambo directly to Cusco Airport, ideal for travelers with flights after visiting Machu Picchu. Vehicle assigned by group size: a comfortable sedan for 1–2 passengers, a roomy SUV for 3 passengers, and a minivan for 4 or more passengers. Private transfer: not shared with other passengers. Pickup is included.

Minibus, private, heading to CuscoUp to 15 per booking · No fixed timeDoesn't travel to the airport. Comfort minibus: a roomy, comfortable minibus for groups of 7 to 18 passengers, ideal for larger parties. Pickup is included.

Minivan, private, with extra comfortUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeDoesn't travel to the airport. Roomy private minivan that offers maximum comfort, even for solo travelers. Enjoy extra legroom, more space for luggage, and a smoother, more relaxed trip. Private transfer: not shared with other passengers. Pickup is included.

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SUV, private, with extra comfortUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timeDoesn't travel to the airport. Roomy SUV for 1 to 3 passengers, offering extra comfort and luggage space for your transfer from Ollantaytambo. Private transfer: not shared with other passengers. Pickup is included.

Transfer for two people, privateUp to 2 per booking · No fixed timeDoesn't travel to the airport. Comfortable sedan for 2 passengers: private transfer from the Ollantaytambo train station or hotel to your accommodation in Cusco. Pickup is included.

Transfer for one person, privateUp to 1 per booking · No fixed timeDoesn't travel to the airport. Private sedan for 1 passenger: private transfer from the Ollantaytambo train station or hotel to your accommodation in Cusco. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Willka travel Cusco

Is this one for you?Book this if you're returning from Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley and want to skip shared minibus queues and arrange transport in one step: the fixed pickup location and private vehicle mean no negotiating with drivers at the curb or waiting for a minibus to fill up.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

How long does the transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco take?

Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Can I be picked up from the train station in Ollantaytambo?

Yes. Pickup is available from the train station, your hotel, or central locations in Ollantaytambo. Confirm your exact pickup location when booking.

Is airport drop-off included?

Airport drop-off is available if you select it at booking. Otherwise, the driver takes you to your hotel in Cusco.

What if my train from Machu Picchu is delayed?

The service coordinates in real time based on your actual arrival, so the pickup adjusts if you're running late. Contact the provider with your updated time.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes. You travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.

Does the service operate at night?

Yes. The transfer operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What information do I need to provide when booking?

Provide your hotel name, train number (if arriving by train), service details, and departure time from Ollantaytambo. Also confirm whether you need hotel or airport drop-off in Cusco.