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

The cheapest way to get from Puno to Cuenca is to bus which costs $90 - $200 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Puno to Cuenca is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 52m and costs $390 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Puno and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Puno to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Puno and arriving at Cuenca via Lima and Chiclayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 31m.

How far is it from Puno to Cuenca?

The distance between Puno and Cuenca is 1748 km. The road distance is 2691 km.

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

The best way to get from Puno to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Chiclayo which takes 46h 31m and costs $100 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 11h to get from Puno to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puno to Cuenca bus from?

Puno to Cuenca bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Puno station.

Bus or fly from Puno to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Puno to Cuenca is to fly which takes 11h and costs $240 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiclayo, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 46h 31m.

Where does the Puno to Cuenca bus arrive?

Puno to Cuenca bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Lima 28 de Julio station.

Can I drive from Puno to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Puno to Cuenca is 2691 km. It takes approximately 37h 59m to drive from Puno to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 485+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Puno to Cuenca - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Puno to Cuenca by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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 Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Cuenca (CUE)JUL - CUE
11h
$240–730
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puno to Lima 28 de Julio
2. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbes
3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuenca
2d
$94–196
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Puno to Lima 28 de Julio
2. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayo
3. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuenca
46h 31m
$102–179
Drive 2,691 km
1. Drive from Puno to Cuenca2,691 km
37h 59m
$405–585
Fly to Tumbes, bus
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Tumbes (TBP)JUL - TBP
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuenca
12h 18m
$351–474
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)JUL - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuenca
10h 52m
$390–970
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Prado
3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
4. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
2d 8h
$117–248
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Puno to Lima 28 de Julio
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuenca
2d 8h
$158–269

Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

14Weekly Planes

12h 5mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,748.4 km
Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Puno, Peru and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile flies from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Cuenca (CUE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puno to Cuenca via Lima 28 de Julio, Lima, and Chiclayo in around 46h 31m.

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