Cusco to Puno Bus

Cusco to Puno Puno to Cusco

Cusco to Puno Route Summary

Cusco to Puno bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 41 daily bus departures available, including 25 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cusco bus station at 06:30h, arriving at Puno bus station at 13:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:45h, arriving at 06:45h the following day.

Departure station and country Cusco, Peru

Arrival station and country Puno, Peru

Travel Distance 240 mi

Average Trip Duration 08h 30min

Total Departures 41

Popular Operators Cruz del Sur, Transzela

Lowest Price $13

Transportation Options Bus, Minivan

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Popular Departures

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

TimetableTODAYTOMORROW

06:50

El Ovalo

10h 20min

17:10Terminal Terrestre Puno

Inka Express

53.04 €1

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07:00

Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

7h 30min

14:30Terminal Terrestre Puno

Transportes Libertad

15.96 €1

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07:00

Wonder Peru

10h 30min

17:30Terminal Terrestre Puno

Wonder Peru

49.74 €1

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08:00

Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

7h 30min

15:30Terminal Terrestre Puno

Transzela

18.80 €1

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11:45

Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

7h 30min

19:15Terminal Terrestre Puno

Transportes Libertad

15.96 €1

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Getting from Cusco and Puno by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cusco and Puno is 240 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 08:00 has a travel time of 06:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:30h. 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 25 night buses from Cusco to Puno. The overnight buses depart between 20:00 and 22:45 and arrive between 03:15 and 06:45 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Puno:

TimetableTODAYTOMORROW

20:00

Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

7h 30min

03:30Terminal Terrestre Puno

Transportes Libertad

15.96 €1

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21:30

Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

8h 0min

05:30Terminal Terrestre Puno

Peru Selected Trips

20.28 €1

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22:00

Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

7h 30min

05:30Terminal Terrestre Puno

Transportes Libertad

15.96 €1

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22:30

Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

7h 30min

06:00Terminal Terrestre Puno

Transzela

18.80 €1

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22:00

Cusco

7h 0min

DIRECT

05:00Puno

Transzela

17.82 €1

Best offer on 17. Apr

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Bus companies operating the Cusco to Puno route

There is a total of 8 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

Transportes Libertad

Turismo Mer

Trans Salvador S.R.L.

Nuevo Continente Internacional

Turismo San Luis Hermanos

Peru Dorado

Departure and arrival stations

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

Cusco

You can see information about the departure station and stops Cusco here.

Puno

Click here to open location in google maps.

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $13 (One-Way) or $26 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Cusco

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Cusco, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Cusco - Puerto Maldonado

Cusco - La Paz

Cusco - Lima

Cusco - Arequipa

Cusco - Juliaca

Cusco - Copacabana

Cusco - Machu Picchu Village

Cusco - Ica

Cusco - Nazca

Cusco - Ollantaytambo

Cusco - Cusco (Airport)

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Other popular destinations from Puno

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Puno, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Puno - La Paz

Puno - Arequipa

Puno - Copacabana

Puno - Chivay

Puno - Lima

Puno - Juliaca

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Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Cusco and Puno?

The distance between these two places is a total of 240 mi.

What is the average travel time between Cusco and Puno?

The average travel time between the stations is 08:30 hours.

What is the ticket price for the journey from Cusco to Puno?

The ticket prices begin from $13.

How many daily departures are there from Cusco to Puno?

The average number of daily departures is 41. 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.

Are all the buses direct on the route from Cusco 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.

What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Cusco 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.