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

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Puno is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Puno is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $60 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Puno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cusco Bus Station station and arriving at Puno. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cusco and Puno?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cusco - Wanchaq and arriving at Puno. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Cusco to Puno?

The distance between Cusco and Puno is 390 km. The road distance is 390.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cusco to Puno without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $60 - $900.

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

The bus from Cusco Bus Station to Puno takes 4h 27m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Puno bus from?

Cusco to Puno bus services, operated by Turismo Zolorzano, depart from Cusco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Puno train from?

Cusco to Puno train services, operated by PeruRail, depart from Cusco - Wanchaq station.

Train, bus or fly from Cusco to Puno?

The best way to get from Cusco to Puno is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $60 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $5,500 and takes 10h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $380 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Cusco to Puno bus arrive?

Cusco to Puno bus services, operated by Turismo Zolorzano, arrive at Puno station.

Where does the Cusco to Puno train arrive?

Cusco to Puno train services, operated by PeruRail, arrive at Puno station.

Can I drive from Cusco to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Puno is 390 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Cusco to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 287+ hotels available in Puno.

Cusco to Puno - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to PunoPuno / ...
4h 27m
$60–900
Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)CUZ - AQP
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Puno
7h 41m
$49–228
Train
1. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to PunoCusco
10h 30m
$270–5,500
Drive 390.3 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Puno390.3 km
6h 24m
$59–85
Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)CUZ - JUL
5h 20m
$171–380
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cusco to PunoPrivate
4h 30m
$50–900

Cusco to Puno by bus

119Weekly Buses

4h 27mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 389.6 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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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