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

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      bus bus 8h • Direct

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      bus bus 9h 30m • Direct

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      bus bus 8h • Direct

  2. Shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle bus Private
    4h 30m
    $34

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Puno to Cusco - Wanchaqtrain train Puno
    10h 20m
    $250–6,000

  4. Drive  384.9 km

    1. Drive from Puno to Cuscocar car 384.9 km
    5h 46m
    $59–86

  5. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport

    1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane JUL - CUZ
    5h 45m
    $210–360

  6. Bus to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Puno to Arequipabus bus
    2. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane AQP - CUZ
    9h 24m
    $42–181

Puno to Cusco by bus

Calendar112Weekly Buses
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.2 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 $24–28 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, PeruRail operates a train from Puno to Cusco - Wanchaq 4 times a week. Tickets cost $250–6,000 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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