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

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Salta is to bus which costs $100000 - $180000 and takes 41h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Salta is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $320000 - $800000.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Salta?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Salta. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Terminal de Salta via Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 40m.

How far is it from Cusco to Salta?

The distance between Cusco and Salta is 1438 km. The road distance is 1812.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cusco to Salta without a car is to bus which takes 34h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Cusco to Salta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Salta bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cusco to Salta?

The best way to get from Cusco to Salta is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $320000 - $800000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 40m.

Where does the Cusco to Salta bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cusco and Salta?

Salta is 2h ahead of Cusco. It is currently 1:22 AM in Cusco and 3:22 AM in Salta.

Can I drive from Cusco to Salta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Salta is 1812 km. It takes approximately 26h 49m to drive from Cusco to Salta.

Where can I stay near Salta?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Salta.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cusco to Salta by plane, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA)CUZ - SLA
6h 13m
$320,000–800,000
Bus #2
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 Terminal de Salta
41h 25m
$105,330–173,722
Bus
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 Terminal de Salta
34h 40m
Drive 1,812.5 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Salta1,812.5 km
26h 49m
$393,912–568,983
Bus via Tarija
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Paz
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Tarija
3. Take the bus from Tarija to Salta
39h
$141,438–706,984

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) flights

13Weekly Planes

8h 7mAverage Duration

$318,510Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,438.1 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Salta, Argentina?

LATAM Chile and JetSMART fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Terminal de Salta via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 34h 40m.

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