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

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Caldera is to bus which costs $55 - $140 and takes 37h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Caldera is to fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $170 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Caldera?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Caldera. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Caldera via Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.

How far is it from Cusco to Caldera?

The distance between Cusco and Caldera is 1559 km. The road distance is 1959.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cusco to Caldera without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 30h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Cusco to Caldera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Caldera bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cusco to Caldera?

The best way to get from Cusco to Caldera is to fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $170 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Arequipa, which costs and takes 30h 55m.

Where does the Cusco to Caldera bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cusco and Caldera?

Caldera is 2h ahead of Cusco. It is currently 8:49 PM in Cusco and 10:49 PM in Caldera.

Can I drive from Cusco to Caldera?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Caldera is 1960 km. It takes approximately 27h 41m to drive from Cusco to Caldera.

Where can I stay near Caldera?

There are 82+ hotels available in Caldera.

Cusco to Caldera - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cusco to Caldera by plane, bus, car, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)CUZ - CPO
8h 55m
$178–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to Tacna Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Caldera
37h 40m
$57–137
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipa
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacna
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Caldera
30h 55m
Drive 1,959.8 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Caldera1,959.8 km
27h 41m
$295–426
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Puno
2. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
3. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Caldera
43h 17m
$252–1,142

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

10Weekly Planes

9h 20mAverage Duration

$163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,559.1 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Caldera via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 30h 55m.

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