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 27m 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 7:06 AM in Puno and 9:06 AM in Calama.

Can I drive from Puno to Calama?

Yes, the driving distance between Puno to Calama is 1010 km. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Puno to Calama.

Where can I stay near Calama?

There are 77+ hotels available in Calama.

Puno to Calama - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Puno to Calama by bus, train, car, or plane

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 Tacna
2. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Tocopilla
4. Take the bus from Agencia Camus - Tocopilla to Terminal de Buses Calama
17h 45m
$41–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
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 Frontera del Norte Calama
18h 50m
$30–64
Drive 1,010.1 km
1. Drive from Puno to Calama1,010.1 km
14h 27m
$152–220
Fly Inca Manco Cápac International Airport to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)JUL - ANF
2. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
15h 44m
$337–578
Bus via Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
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 Balmaceda Pullman Bus
20h 20m
$50–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
2. Take the train from Tacna to Arica
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Buses Calama
20h 26m
$38–53
Bus, bus to Chacalluta Arica Airport, fly to Calama Airport
1. Take the bus from Puno to Tacna
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Arica Airport
3. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Calama Airport (CJC)ARI - CJC
16h 23m
$130–367
Bus to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Puno to Arequipa
2. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)AQP - ANF
3. Take the bus from Antofagasta to Terminal Balmaceda Pullman Bus
18h 57m
$249–551

Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF) flights

17Weekly Planes

11h 49mAverage Duration

$235Cheapest 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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