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

The cheapest way to get from Puno to Cusco is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puno to Cusco is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Puno and Cusco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puno and arriving at Cusco Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Puno and Cusco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Puno and arriving at Cusco - Wanchaq. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Puno to Cusco?

The distance between Puno and Cusco is 385 km. The road distance is 385.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Puno to Cusco without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $900.

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

The bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Station takes 4h 28m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Puno to Cusco bus from?

Puno to Cusco bus services, operated by Turismo Zolorzano, depart from Puno station.

Where do I catch the Puno to Cusco train from?

Puno to Cusco train services, operated by PeruRail, depart from Puno station.

Train, bus or fly from Puno to Cusco?

The best way to get from Puno to Cusco is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $5,500 and takes 10h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Puno to Cusco bus arrive?

Puno to Cusco bus services, operated by Turismo Zolorzano, arrive at Cusco Bus Station.

Where does the Puno to Cusco train arrive?

Puno to Cusco train services, operated by PeruRail, arrive at Cusco - Wanchaq station.

Can I drive from Puno to Cusco?

Yes, the driving distance between Puno to Cusco is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Puno to Cusco.

Where can I stay near Cusco?

There are 1381+ hotels available in Cusco.

Puno to Cusco - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Puno to Cusco by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus StationPuno / ...
4h 28m
$60–900
Bus to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puno to Arequipa
2. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)AQP - CUZ
9h 24m
$46–233
Train
1. Take the train from Puno to Cusco - WanchaqPuno
10h 20m
$250–5,500
Drive 385.4 km
1. Drive from Puno to Cusco385.4 km
5h 43m
$58–84
Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)JUL - CUZ
5h 45m
$170–390
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to CuscoPrivate
4h 30m
$50–900

Puno to Cusco by train

4Weekly Trains

10h 20mAverage Duration

$250Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 385.3 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Puno, Peru and Cusco, Peru?

Turismo Zolorzano operates a bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $24–29 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, PeruRail operates a train from Puno to Cusco - Wanchaq 4 times a week. Tickets cost $250–5,500 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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