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 $100 - $170 and takes 44h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Puno is to taxi and fly which takes 10h 2m and costs $420 - $1,100.

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 Tumbes and Terminal Ronco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 30m.

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 Piura which takes 45h 49m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 15h 49m 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 15h 49m and costs $330 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 44h 30m.

Where does the Cuenca to Puno bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cuenca to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Puno is 2680 km. It takes approximately 37h 45m to drive from Cuenca to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 304+ hotels available in Puno.

Cuenca to Puno - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Cuenca to Puno by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly from Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane CUE - JUL
15h 49m
$339–988
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Punobus
2d 14h
$88–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Ronco to Punobus
44h 30m
$103–170
Drive 2,679.9 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Punocar 2,679.9 km
37h 45m
$403–582
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane GYE - JUL
10h 2m
$425–1,066
Bus via Piura
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Cuenca to Terminal de Piurabus
2. Take the bus from Piura to Lima 28 de Juliobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Ronco to Punobus
45h 49m
$125–182
Bus via Cusco
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Piurabus
2. Take the bus from Piura to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
4. Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Punobus
2d 9h
$259–1,325

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

8Weekly Planes

17h 12mAverage Duration

$258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,748.3 km
Duration: 15h 49m

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

LATAM Chile flies from Cuenca (CUE) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Puno via Huaquillas, Tumbes, Lima Paseo de la República, and Terminal Ronco in around 44h 30m.

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