RoutesNov 7, 2026 · 4 min read

Cusco – Hidroeléctrica bus schedule and return times

Here is the HidroBus bus Cusco – Hidroeléctrica schedule, with outbound and return departures and the stops in between at Ollantaytambo and Santa Teresa. All are daily shared departures.

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Travelers boarding the minivan in Cusco before the departure to Hidroeléctrica

Outbound: Cusco to Hidroeléctrica

RouteDepartureArrival
Cusco → Ollantaytambo5:55 AM8:40 AM
Cusco → Santa Teresa5:55 AM12:40 PM
Cusco → Hidroeléctrica5:55 AM1:40 PM
Ollantaytambo → Santa Teresa8:40 AM12:40 PM
Ollantaytambo → Hidroeléctrica8:40 AM1:40 PM

Return: Hidroeléctrica to Cusco

RouteDepartureArrival
Hidroeléctrica → Ollantaytambo1:40 PM7:00 PM
Hidroeléctrica → Cusco1:40 PM9:10 PM
Santa Teresa → Ollantaytambo2:30 PM7:00 PM
Santa Teresa → Cusco2:30 PM9:10 PM

Pick-up and drop-off points

  • Cusco (outbound): Pick-up at your hotel in the historic center or at Plaza Regocijo.
  • Cusco (return): Drop-off at Plaza San Francisco, downtown.
  • Ollantaytambo: Main square of Ollantaytambo.
  • Santa Teresa: Main square of Santa Teresa.
  • Hidroeléctrica: Hidroeléctrica parking area.

Price and discounts

The ticket costs $15 USD per person, each way. Book a round trip and get 10% off the total, and you can change your return date free of charge up to 12 hours before.

Local tip
Times may vary by a few minutes depending on traffic and weather, especially in the rainy season. We let you know on WhatsApp if anything changes.

Stops along the way

Shared transport makes two restroom stops: in Ollantaytambo and in Alfamayo. Between Ollantaytambo and Hidroeléctrica (or Santa Teresa) the only stop is Alfamayo. More details in how to get to Hidroeléctrica from Cusco.

Book just your transport

Bus to Hidroeléctrica from $15 USD, with hotel pick-up. 10% off a round trip.