Arequipa to Puno Bus

Q: What is the distance between Arequipa and Puno?

The distance between these two places is a total of 181 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Arequipa and Puno?

The average travel time between the stations is 06:15 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Arequipa to Puno?

The ticket prices begin from $17.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Arequipa to Puno?

The average number of daily departures is 16. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Arequipa to Puno?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Arequipa to Puno?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Arequipa to Puno Route Summary

Arequipa to Puno bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 16 daily bus departures available, including 11 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Arequipa bus station at 05:15h, arriving at Puno bus station at 11:15h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 04:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Arequipa, Peru

Arrival station and country Puno, Peru

Travel Distance 181 mi

Average Trip Duration 06h 15min

Total Departures 16

Popular Operators Cruz del Sur, Transzela

Lowest Price $17

Transportation Options Bus, Minivan

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Arequipa to Puno:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

05:15 Terrapuerto de Arequipa

6h 0min

11:15 Terminal Terrestre Puno

Transzela

from 15.6643 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 25. Apr

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09:15 Terrapuerto de Arequipa

6h 0min

15:15 Terminal Terrestre Puno

Transzela

from 15.6643 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 25. Apr

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12:30 Terrapuerto de Arequipa

6h 0min

18:30 Terminal Terrestre Puno

Transzela

from 15.6643 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 25. Apr

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14:00 Arequipa

5h 30min

DIRECT

19:30 Puno

Cruz del Sur

from 15.3012 HRK

Best offer on 10. May

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22:00 Arequipa Bus Station

7h 0min

05:00 Puno Bus Station

Cruz del Sur

from 19.81 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 21. Apr

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Getting from Arequipa and Puno by bus

The shortest travel distance between Arequipa and Puno is 181 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 05:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Puno earlier, there are 11 night buses from Arequipa to Puno. The overnight buses depart between 22:00 and 22:30 and arrive between 03:30 and 05:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Puno:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

22:00 Arequipa Bus Station

7h 0min

05:00 Puno Bus Station

Cruz del Sur

from 19.81 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 21. Apr

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22:00 Terrapuerto de Arequipa

6h 0min

04:00 Terminal Terrestre Puno

Transzela

from 15.6643 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 25. Apr

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22:00 Arequipa

5h 30min

DIRECT

03:30 Puno

Cruz del Sur

from 15.3012 HRK

Best offer on 10. May

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22:30 Arequipa

6h 0min

DIRECT

04:30 Puno

Transzela

from 17.94 HRK

Best offer on 21. Apr

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Bus companies operating the Arequipa to Puno route

There is a total of 5 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Cruz del Sur

Transzela

Turismo Mer

Sur Oriente

Cruz del Sur

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Arequipa or Puno bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Arequipa

You can see information about the departure station and stops Arequipa here

Puno

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $17 (One-Way) or $34 (Return).

Travel reviews for Arequipa to Puno bus

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