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

The cheapest way to get from Uyuni to Puno is to bus and Tour which costs $70 - $280 and takes 22h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uyuni to Puno is to fly and bus and shuttle which takes 8h 6m and costs $300 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Uyuni and Puno?

No, there is no direct bus from Uyuni to Puno. However, there are services departing from Uyuni and arriving at Terminal Terrestre Puno via Terminal de Buses La Paz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.

How far is it from Uyuni to Puno?

The distance between Uyuni and Puno is 735 km. The road distance is 763.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Uyuni to Puno without a car is to bus which takes 19h 41m and costs $26 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Uyuni to Puno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uyuni to Puno bus from?

Uyuni to Puno bus services, operated by Flota Panamericana, depart from Uyuni station.

Bus or fly from Uyuni to Puno?

The best way to get from Uyuni to Puno is to bus which takes 19h 41m and costs $26 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $480 - $1,700 and takes 23h 3m.

Where does the Uyuni to Puno bus arrive?

Uyuni to Puno bus services, operated by Flota Panamericana, arrive at La Paz Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Uyuni and Puno?

Puno is 1h behind Uyuni. It is currently 11:39 AM in Uyuni and 10:39 AM in Puno.

Can I drive from Uyuni to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between Uyuni to Puno is 763 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Uyuni to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 284+ hotels available in Puno.

Uyuni to Puno - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, shuttle, car, and Tour

There are 7 ways to get from Uyuni to Puno by plane, bus, shuttle, 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 Uyuni Airport to El Alto International Airport, bus, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane UYU - LPB
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Desaguaderobus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Desaguadero to Punoshuttle
8h 6m
$303–365
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to La Paz Bus Terminalbus La Paz / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus La Paz
19h 41m
$27–154
Drive 763.4 km
1. Drive from Uyuni to Punocar 763.4 km
11h 28m
$115–166
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Uyuni to La Pazbus Uyuni
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Paz to Punoshuttle Puno / ...
22h 28m
$70–271
Fly Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airportplane
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Copacabanabus
3. Take the bus from Plaza Sucre to Terminal Terrestre Punobus
10h 20m
$224–226
Fly Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airport, bus #2
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport to La Paz Airportplane
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Desaguaderobus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Interregional de Desaguadero to Terminal Zonal Sur de Punobus
9h 21m
$211–245
Fly Uyuni Airport to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
1. Fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane UYU - JUL
23h 3m
$489–1,691

Uyuni to Puno by bus

14Weekly Buses

19h 41mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 735.4 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Uyuni, Potosí, Bolivia and Puno, Peru?

You can take a bus from Uyuni to Terminal Terrestre Puno via La Paz Bus Terminal and Terminal de Buses La Paz in around 19h 41m. Alternatively, Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Chile, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) once daily.

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