The experience
Turn the transfer from Cusco to Puno into a memorable full-day journey across the Peruvian Andes. The Titicaca Train combines wide Altiplano scenery with the comfort of classic Pullman-inspired carriages, an observation bar and attentive onboard service. Watch valleys open into highland plains, enjoy live Andean music and cultural performances, pause at La Raya Pass at 4,335 meters and savor a gourmet lunch while the landscape rolls past your window. By late afternoon, arrive in Puno with the blue expanse of Lake Titicaca close at hand, having experienced far more than an ordinary trip between two cities.
Pickup
Approximately 7:00 a.m. from your Cusco hotel
Duration
Full day, approximately 10.5 hours by train
Route
Cusco → La Raya → Puno
Experience
Scenic railway, onboard dining and Andean culture
Service
Train staff and private transfers at both ends
Difficulty
1/5 – Easy
Cross the Peruvian Altiplano from Cusco to Puno in comfortable Pullman-inspired carriages.
Stop at La Raya Pass, the route’s highest point at approximately 4,335 meters.
Enjoy panoramic views, live Andean performances and a gourmet lunch during the journey.
Day by day
Choose a day, explore each stop and see the route on the map.
Cusco to Puno aboard the Titicaca Train
Meet your private driver at your Cusco hotel and transfer to Wanchaq Station. Board the Titicaca Train and prepare for departure at approximately 7:50 a.m., subject to the confirmed operating schedule.
Settle into Pullman-inspired carriages and visit the observation bar with its open-air balcony. Enjoy a welcome drink, live Andean music and cultural presentations as the train moves through valleys and rural highland communities.
Take your seat in the dining car for a gourmet lunch prepared with Peruvian flavors while mountain valleys gradually give way to the broad plains of the Altiplano.
Pause at approximately 4,335 meters, the highest point of the Cusco-to-Puno railway. Step out for sweeping views across the Andes and, when the weather is clear, admire the surrounding snow-capped peaks.
Return to the train for a pisco sour demonstration, music and dances from Puno, and afternoon tea as the final landscapes of the journey unfold outside the windows.
Arrive at Puno Station, meet the local representative and continue by private transfer to your selected hotel near the gateway to Lake Titicaca.
Gourmet lunch and afternoon tea
Not included
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Plan with confidence
Departure days, station details and times can vary according to season and railway operations. PeruRail currently lists scheduled Cusco-to-Puno departures and advises passengers to confirm the exact station and time when booking. The route reaches 4,335 meters at La Raya, so travelers should be prepared for high-altitude conditions. Cultural programming and the order of onboard activities may change.
The rail journey takes approximately 10.5 hours. The supplied itinerary begins with hotel pickup at about 7:00 a.m. and reaches Puno at approximately 6:20 p.m.
The itinerary includes a welcome experience, cultural entertainment, a gourmet lunch and afternoon service while traveling through the Andes.
Yes. The itinerary includes a stop at La Raya Pass, the highest point along the route at approximately 4,335 meters, subject to railway operations.
No. A transfer from Puno Station to your selected hotel is included, but the hotel stay itself is not included.
No. It operates on scheduled days that can vary by season and operational conditions. Confirm availability for your intended travel date before booking.
