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

The cheapest way to get from Puno to Calama is to bus and train which costs $35 - $55 and takes 20h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puno to Calama is to drive which takes 14h 28m and costs $150 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Puno and Calama?

No, there is no direct bus from Puno to Calama. However, there are services departing from Puno and arriving at Frontera del Norte Calama via Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

How far is it from Puno to Calama?

The distance between Puno and Calama is 1139 km. The road distance is 1010.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Puno to Calama without a car is to bus and train via Tocopilla which takes 17h 45m and costs $40 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 17h 45m to get from Puno to Calama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puno to Calama bus from?

Puno to Calama bus services, operated by Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, depart from Puno station.

Where does the Puno to Calama bus arrive?

Puno to Calama bus services, operated by Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza, arrive at Tacna station.

What is the time difference between Puno and Calama?

Calama is 2h ahead of Puno. It is currently 3:59 PM in Puno and 5:59 PM in Calama.

Can I drive from Puno to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Puno to Calama is 1010 km. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Puno to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 72+ hotels available in Calama.

Puno to Calama - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and helicopter

There are 7 ways to get from Puno to Calama by bus, train, car, plane, or helicopter

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

Bus, train via Tocopilla
best
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacnabus
2. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Tocopillabus
4. Take the bus from Agencia Camus - Tocopilla to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
17h 45m
$42–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Frontera del Norte Calamabus
18h 50m
$31–66
Drive 1,010.1 km
1. Drive from Puno to Calamacar 1,010.1 km
14h 28m
$152–220
Bus, bus to Chacalluta Arica Airport, fly to Calama Airport
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Arica Airportbus
3. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane ARI - CJC
16h 23m
$140–448
Bus via Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Busbus
20h 20m
$50–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacnabus
2. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Calamabus
20h 26m
$39–54
Fly Inca Manco Cápac International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter, bus
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane JUL - ANF
2. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter
3. Take the bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Atacama 2000 Calamabus
15h 19m
$9,219–9,800

Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

22Weekly Planes

7h 20mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,138.8 km
Duration: 17h 45m

What companies run services between Puno, Peru and Calama, Chile?

You can take a bus from Puno to Frontera del Norte Calama via Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 18h 50m.

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