What is the cheapest way to get from Calama to Puno?

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Puno is to bus via Frontera del Norte Calama which costs $30 - $45 and takes 16h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calama to Puno?

The fastest way to get from Calama to Puno is to bus and fly which takes 12h 48m and costs $340 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Puno?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Puno. However, there are services departing from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus and arriving at Puno via Terminal Internacional and Tacna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

How far is it from Calama to Puno?

The distance between Calama and Puno is 1037 km. The road distance is 1034.5 km.

How do I travel from Calama to Puno without a car?

The best way to get from Calama to Puno without a car is to bus which takes 16h 26m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Calama to Puno?

It takes approximately 16h 26m to get from Calama to Puno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Puno bus from?

Calama to Puno bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, depart from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Puno?

The best way to get from Calama to Puno is to bus which takes 16h 26m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $390 - $1,000 and takes 14h 2m.

Where does the Calama to Puno bus arrive?

Calama to Puno bus services, operated by Kenny Bus, arrive at Terminal Rodoviario de Arica station.

What is the time difference between Calama and Puno?

Puno is 1h behind Calama. It is currently 12:33 PM in Calama and 11:33 AM in Puno.

Can I drive from Calama to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Puno is 1034 km. It takes approximately 16h to drive from Calama to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 307+ hotels available in Puno.

Calama to Puno - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Calama to Puno by bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Punobus
16h 26m
$40–59
Bus via Frontera del Norte Calama
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Punobus
16h 56m
$32–43
Drive 1,034.5 km
1. Drive from Calama to Punocar 1,034.5 km
16h
$156–225
Bus to Antofagasta Airport, fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Antofagastabus
2. Fly from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane ANF - JUL
12h 48m
$346–776
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the train from Arica to Tacnatrain
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Punobus
23h 26m
$62–125
Fly Calama Airport to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane CJC - JUL
14h 2m
$395–996
Fly Calama Airport to Chacalluta Arica Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI)plane CJC - ARI
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Punobus
15h 57m
$181–396

Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) flights

6Weekly Planes

9h 12mAverage Duration

$224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,037.3 km
Duration: 16h 26m

What companies run services between Calama, Chile and Puno, Peru?

You can take a bus from Terminal Balmaceda - Kenny Bus to Puno via Terminal Rodoviario de Arica, Terminal Internacional, and Tacna in around 16h 26m. Alternatively, Sky Airline, LATAM Chile, and JetSMART fly from Calama Airport (CJC) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) once daily.

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