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

The cheapest way to get from Puno to Tarapoto is to bus which costs $70 - $170 and takes 41h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puno to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $220 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Puno and Tarapoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Puno to Tarapoto. However, there are services departing from Puno and arriving at Tarapoto via Lima 28 de Julio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 23m.

How far is it from Puno to Tarapoto?

The distance between Puno and Tarapoto is 1256 km. The road distance is 2113.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Puno to Tarapoto without a car is to bus via Lima which takes 37h 23m and costs $85 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Puno to Tarapoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puno to Tarapoto bus from?

Puno to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Cosmos Bus, depart from Puno station.

Bus or fly from Puno to Tarapoto?

The best way to get from Puno to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $220 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Lima, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 37h 23m.

Where does the Puno to Tarapoto bus arrive?

Puno to Tarapoto bus services, operated by Cosmos Bus, arrive at Terminal Ronco station.

Can I drive from Puno to Tarapoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Puno to Tarapoto is 2114 km. It takes approximately 34h 42m to drive from Puno to Tarapoto.

Where can I stay near Tarapoto?

There are 194+ hotels available in Tarapoto.

Puno to Tarapoto - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Puno to Tarapoto 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 Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane JUL - TPP
5h 45m
$227–429
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puno to Lima 28 de Juliobus Lima
2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tarapotobus Lima
41h 19m
$72–161
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from Puno to Terminal Roncobus Puno
2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tarapotobus Lima
37h 23m
$89–167
Drive 2,113.8 km
1. Drive from Puno to Tarapotocar 2,113.8 km
34h 42m
$318–459
Bus via Arequipa
1. Take the bus from Puno to Arequipabus
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Limabus
3. Take the bus from Lima - La Victoria to Tarapotobus
2d 3h
$172–223

Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights

52Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puno to Tarapoto.

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Distance: 1,255.7 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and two other airlines fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Tarapoto (TPP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puno to Tarapoto via Terminal Ronco and Lima 28 de Julio in around 37h 23m.

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