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There are 6 ways to get from Cusco to Puno by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to Punobus bus Puno / ...
    4h 27m
    $60–900

  2. Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane plane CUZ - AQP
    2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Punobus bus
    7h 38m
    $50–202

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Punotrain train Cusco
    10h 30m
    $270–5,500

  4. Drive 390.3 km

    1. Drive from Cusco to Punocar car 390.3 km
    6h 24m
    $59–85

  5. Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport

    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane CUZ - JUL
    5h 15m
    $167–393

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to Punoshuttle bus Private
    4h 30m
    $50–900

Cusco to Puno by bus

Calendar119Weekly Buses
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Puno, Peru?

Turismo Zolorzano operates a bus from Cusco Bus Station to Puno hourly. Tickets cost $24–29 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, PeruRail operates a train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Puno 4 times a week. Tickets cost $270–5,500 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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