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

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Calama is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 30h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Calama is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $170 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Calama. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Frontera del Norte Calama via Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

How far is it from Cusco to Calama?

The distance between Cusco and Calama is 1053 km. The road distance is 1400.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cusco to Calama without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Cusco to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Calama bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cusco to Calama?

The best way to get from Cusco to Calama is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Arequipa, which costs and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the Cusco to Calama bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cusco and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Cusco. It is currently 4:51 PM in Cusco and 6:51 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Cusco to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Calama is 1400 km. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Cusco to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 82+ hotels available in Calama.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cusco to Calama 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 to Calama Airport
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane CUZ - CJC
6h 49m
$176–546
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 Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
29h 20m
$63–123
Bus, train
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 Camus - Tocopilla to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
19h 59m
Drive 1,400.3 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Calamacar 1,400.3 km
20h 52m
$211–304
Fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane CUZ - ANF
2. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
8h 50m
$187–518
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 Frontera del Norte Calamabus
21h 5m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cusco to La Pazbus Cusco
2. Take the bus from El Alto - La Paz to Terminal de Buses Calamabus La Paz
30h 30m
$78–153

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

9Weekly Planes

9h 50mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,052.5 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Calama Airport (CJC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Frontera del Norte Calama via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 21h 5m.

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