What is the cheapest way to get from Cusco to Atacama Region?

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Atacama Region is to bus which costs $55 - $150 and takes 37h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cusco to Atacama Region?

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Atacama Region is to fly and bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $160 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Atacama Region?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Atacama Region. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Terminal Copiapó - Turbus via Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 10m.

How far is it from Cusco to Atacama Region?

The distance between Cusco and Atacama Region is 1584 km. The road distance is 2000.2 km.

How do I travel from Cusco to Atacama Region without a car?

The best way to get from Cusco to Atacama Region without a car is to bus and train via Tocopilla which takes 27h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cusco to Atacama Region?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Cusco to Atacama Region, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Atacama Region bus from?

Cusco to Atacama Region bus services, operated by Andoriña Tours, depart from Cusco station.

Where does the Cusco to Atacama Region bus arrive?

Cusco to Atacama Region bus services, operated by Andoriña Tours, arrive at Arequipa station.

What is the time difference between Cusco and Atacama Region?

Atacama Region is 2h ahead of Cusco. It is currently 2:49 AM in Cusco and 4:49 AM in Atacama Region.

Can I drive from Cusco to Atacama Region?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Atacama Region is 2000 km. It takes approximately 29h 6m to drive from Cusco to Atacama Region.

Where can I stay near Atacama Region?

There are 59+ hotels available in Atacama Region.

Cusco to Atacama Region - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cusco to Atacama Region by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane CUZ - CPO
2. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Castherbus
7h 7m
$161–467
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to Tacna Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Turbusbus
37h 55m
$58–143
Bus, train via Tocopilla
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipabus
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
3. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Tocopillabus
5. Take the bus from Agencia Tocopilla - Turbus to Terminal Copiapó - Turbusbus
27h 16m
Drive 2,000.2 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Copiapócar 2,000.2 km
29h 6m
$301–435
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipabus
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Turbusbus
31h 10m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Punobus
2. Take the bus from Puno to Tacnabus
3. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Pullman Busbus
44h 22m
$257–1,152

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

9Weekly Planes

8h 25mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cusco to Atacama Region.

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Distance: 1,584.5 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Atacama Region, Chile?

You can take a bus from Cusco to Terminal Copiapó - Turbus via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 31h 10m.

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