How To Get From La Paz to Puno Best Way – You can go by bus and private transfer.
What is The Distance From La Paz To Puno?
The distance from La Paz to Puno is 263 kilometers. Click here to book online Puno activities and day trips
The travel time by car from La Paz to Puno is around 5 hours. Read here how to get from Puno to La Paz the reverse way
What is The Cheapest Way From La Paz To Puno?
The cheapest way from La Paz to Puno is by bus for $15 USD you can book online and it will take 8 hours.
Read here how to get from La Paz to Cusco, La Paz to Copacabana and La Paz to Uyuni
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 Puno.
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HOW TO GET FROM LA PAZ TO PUNO
BY BUS FROM LA PAZ TO PUNO (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from La Paz to Puno is by bus. There are a few buses running that you can book online with different prices depending on the schedule and travel time
BUS SCHEDULE FROM LA PAZ TO PUNO
The bus schedule from La Paz to Puno leaves at 7 30 am and gets at 3 pm to Puno. The bus fare from La Paz to Puno is $15 USD and you can book online or at the ticket counter at La Paz Bus Terminal.
The bus travel time is around 8 hours and you will not save one night of accommodation since it runs during the day.
BEST WAY FROM LA PAZ TO PUNO
The best way from La Paz to Puno is by bus for $15 USD you can book online if you are on a budget and 8 hours.
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TIPS TO AVOID ALTITUDE SICKNESS
The best tip for avoiding altitude sickness based on our experience is having a pill for altitude sickness before your trip every 12 hours for 3 days.
Apart from having a pill make sure you drink water, avoid alcohol as much as you can and try to sleep longer. Try to make your day easy and slow the first two days in Puno if you have enough time.
Happy Travels!
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.