How To Get From Arequipa to Puno Best Way – You can go by bus and by private car.
What Is The Distance From Arequipa to Puno?
The distance from Arequipa to Puno is 300 kilometers. Click here to book online Arequipa activities and day trips.
The travel time from Arequipa to Puno is around 5 hours by car. Read here how to get from Puno to Arequipa the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Arequipa to Puno?
The cheapest way from Arequipa to Puno is by bus for $16 USD you can book online and it will take 6 hours.
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WHERE TO STAY IN PUNO
The accommodation can cost around $10–15 USD if you stay in a cheap room. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $30-50 USD and for more than $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Peru.
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How To Get From Arequipa to Puno
Bus From Arequipa to Puno (Cheapest Way)
The cheapest way from Arequipa to Puno is by bus. There are a few bus companies going from Arequipa to Puno during the day and night time you can book online.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM AREQUIPA TO PUNO
The bus schedule from Arequipa to Puno with Transzela Buses running from 9 45 am, 2 30 pm and 10 15 pm.
The bus fare from Arequipa to Puno with Transzela starts at $16 USD and you can book online and it will take 6 hours and you will get to Arequipa Bus Terminal.
Other Bus Companies Schedule From Arequipa to Puno
There are other bus companies apart from Transzela like Sur Oriente and Turismo Sur Pacifico with similar prices and schedules.
The bus schedule leaving from Puno Bus Terminal is starting from 7 30 am to 2 30 pm during the day and 8 45 pm to 10 15 pm at night time.
BEST WAY FROM AREQUIPA TO PUNO
The best way from Arequipa to Puno is by night bus for $16 USD you can book online if you are on a budget and it will take 6 hours. You will save one night of accommodation!
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About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.