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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Tarapoto to Puno is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $190 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Tarapoto and Puno?

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

How far is it from Tarapoto to Puno?

The distance between Tarapoto and Puno is 1256 km. The road distance is 2096.1 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Tarapoto to Puno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarapoto to Puno bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Tarapoto to Puno?

The best way to get from Tarapoto to Puno is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Lima, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 37h 23m.

Where does the Tarapoto to Puno bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tarapoto to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarapoto to Puno is 2096 km. It takes approximately 35h 17m to drive from Tarapoto to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 284+ hotels available in Puno.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Tarapoto to Puno by plane, bus, car, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Tarapoto (TPP) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane TPP - JUL
5h 28m
$197–398
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Lima 28 de Juliobus Lima
2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Punobus Lima
41h 19m
$72–163
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Lima 28 de Juliobus Lima
2. Take the bus from Terminal Ronco to Punobus Puno
37h 23m
$87–168
Drive 2,096.1 km
1. Drive from Tarapoto to Punocar 2,096.1 km
35h 17m
$315–456
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Tarapoto to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Arequipabus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Arequipa to Punoshuttle
47h 18m
$421–464

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

13Weekly Planes

4h 34mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tarapoto to Puno.

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Distance: 1,255.6 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

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

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