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

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Salento is to bus and drive which costs $150 - $250 and takes 3 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Salento is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $150 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Salento?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Salento. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Salento via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Rumichaca, Ipiales, Terminal de Transporte Cali and Terminal de Transportes de Armenia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

How far is it from Cusco to Salento?

The distance between Cusco and Salento is 2080 km. The road distance is 3676.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cusco to Salento without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3 days 4h and costs $360 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Cusco to Salento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Salento bus from?

Cusco to Salento bus services, operated by Expreso Los Chankas, depart from Cusco station.

Bus or fly from Cusco to Salento?

The best way to get from Cusco to Salento is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $150 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $380 and takes 3 days 8h.

Where does the Cusco to Salento bus arrive?

Cusco to Salento bus services, operated by Expreso Los Chankas, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Can I drive from Cusco to Salento?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Salento is 3677 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Cusco to Salento.

Where can I stay near Salento?

There are 1381+ hotels available in Salento.

Cusco to Salento - 10 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cusco to Salento by plane, bus, taxi, 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 Armenia
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Armenia (AXM)plane CUZ - AXM
8h 45m
$154–448
Bus, drive via Puerto Asís
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lago Agríobus
4. Drive from Lago Agrío to Puerto Asíscar
5. Take the bus from Puerto Asís to Terminal de Transportes de Armeniabus
3d 14h
$152–251
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cúcutabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transportes de Ibaguébus
4. Take the taxi from Terminal de Transportes de Ibagué to Salentotaxi
3d 4h
$360–459
Drive 3,676.7 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Salentocar 3,676.7 km
2d 10h
$553–799
Fly to Manizales, taxi
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Manizales (MZL)plane CUZ - MZL
2. Take the taxi from Manizales (MZL) to Salentotaxi
11h 57m
$316–908
Fly to Pereira
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Pereira (PEI)plane CUZ - PEI
8h 52m
$187–585
Fly to Perales Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Perales Airport (IBE)plane CUZ - IBE
2. Take the taxi from Perales Airport (IBE) to Salentotaxi
10h 12m
$232–636
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Rumichacabus
3. Take the bus from Ipiales to Terminal de Transporte Calibus
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal de Transportes de Armeniabus
3d 8h
$206–374
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Santa Ceciliabus
4. Drive from Santa Cecilia to Puerto Caicedocar
5. Take the bus from Puerto Caicedo to Terminal de Transportes de Armeniabus
3d 14h
$155–249
Bus, drive via Puerto Asís #2
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lago Agríobus
4. Drive from Lago Agrío to Puerto Asíscar
5. Take the bus from Puerto Asís to Terminal de Transportes de Armeniabus
3d 15h
$207–360

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Armenia (AXM) flights

22Weekly Planes

9h 31mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cusco to Salento.

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Distance: 2,080.5 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Salento, Quindío, Colombia?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Armenia (AXM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Salento via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Rumichaca, Terminal Ipiales, Ipiales, Terminal de Transporte Cali, and Terminal de Transportes de Armenia in around 3d 8h.

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