Last updated on April 10th, 2024 at 05:05 am
How To Get From Puno to Cusco Best Way – You can go by bus and car.
What Is The Distance From Puno to Cusco?
The distance from Puno to Cusco is 386 kilometers. Click here to book online Puno activities and day trips
The travel time by taxi from Puno to Cusco is around 6 hours and 15 minutes by car. Read here how to get from Cusco to Puno the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Puno to Cusco?
The cheapest way from Puno to Cusco is by bus for $12 USD you can book online and it will take around 7 hours.
Read here how to get from Cusco airport to city center, Cusco to Machu Picchu, Palccoyo Mountain travel guide and Humantay Lake travel guide
WHERE TO STAY IN CUSCO
Accommodation price can take you 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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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 Cusco if you have enough time.
HOW TO GET FROM PUNTO TO CUSCO
Bus From Puno to Cusco (Cheapest Way)
The cheapest way from Puno to Cusco is by bus. There are a few bus companies going from Puno to Cusco early morning and at night time you can book online.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNO TO CUSCO
The bus schedule from Puno to Cusco is running from 7 am to 2 pm during the day and from 8 pm to 11 pm at night time. You can check Transportes Libertad schedule and prices.
The bus fare from Puno to Cusco is around $12 USD and you can book online it will take 7-8 hours to get to Puno Bus Terminal.
Bus Companies Schedule From Puno to Cusco
There are a few bus companies: Transzela, Turismo San Luis, Turismo Grisman, Transportes Libertad and Turismo Mer.
The bus schedule is similar leaving from Cusco Bus Terminal depending on the bus company’s different schedule day and at night.
BEST WAY FROM PUNO TO CUSCO
The best way from Puno to Cusco is by night bus for $12 USD you can book online and it will take around 7 hours. You will save one night of accommodation perfect if you are on a budget!
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 to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.