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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Puno is to bus which costs $90 - $200 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Puno is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $300 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Puno?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Puno. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Puno via Chiclayo and Lima 28 de Julio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 31m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Puno?

The distance between Cuenca and Puno is 1748 km. The road distance is 2679.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Puno without a car is to bus via Chiclayo which takes 46h 31m and costs $100 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Cuenca to Puno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Puno bus from?

Cuenca to Puno bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, depart from Cuenca station.

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Puno?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Puno is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $300 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiclayo, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 46h 31m.

Where does the Cuenca to Puno bus arrive?

Cuenca to Puno bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, arrive at Chiclayo station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Puno is 2680 km. It takes approximately 37h 40m to drive from Cuenca to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 294+ hotels available in Puno.

Cuenca to Puno - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Cuenca to Puno by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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

Fly from Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)CUE - JUL
8h 15m
$306–887
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillas
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la República
3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Puno
2d
$93–195
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Chiclayo
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Lima
3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Puno
46h 31m
$100–175
Drive 2,679.9 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Puno2,679.9 km
37h 40m
$403–582
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYE
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)GYE - JUL
12h 31m
$404–1,015
Bus to Tumbes, fly
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillas
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)TBP - JUL
10h 47m
$352–474
Bus via Cusco
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Cuenca to Terminal de Piura
2. Take the bus from Piura to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cusco
4. Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Puno
2d 12h
$277–1,238
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Norte
3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Puno
2d 14h
$93–219

Cuenca (CUE) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) flights

13Weekly Planes

11h 1mAverage Duration

$226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,748.3 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Cuenca, Ecuador and Puno, Peru?

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Puno via Chiclayo, Lima, and Lima 28 de Julio in around 46h 31m.

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