Puno to Cusco Bus

Q: What is the distance between Puno and Cusco?

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

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

The average travel time between the stations is 07:52 hours.

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

The ticket prices begin from $17.

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

The average number of daily departures is 32. 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 Puno to Cusco?

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 Puno to Cusco?

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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Puno to Cusco Route Summary

Puno to Cusco bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 32 daily bus departures available, including 24 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Puno bus station at 06:50h, arriving at Cusco bus station at 17:10h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:20h, arriving at 08:50h the following day.

Departure station and country Puno, Peru

Arrival station and country Cusco, Peru

Travel Distance 240 mi

Average Trip Duration 07h 52min

Total Departures 32

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 Puno to Cusco:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

06:50 Terminal Terrestre Puno

10h 20min

17:10 El Ovalo

Inka Express

from 53.0433 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 15. Apr

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07:15 Terminal Terrestre Puno

7h 30min

14:45 Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

Transportes Libertad

from 16.3245 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 29. May

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08:45 Terminal Terrestre Puno

7h 30min

16:15 Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

Transzela

from 19.2276 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 29. May

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08:00 Puno

6h 30min

DIRECT

14:30 Cusco

Cruz del Sur

from 15.0663 HRK

Best offer on 15. Apr

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08:45 Puno

6h 45min

DIRECT

15:30 Cusco

Transzela

from 17.8958 HRK

Best offer on 15. Apr

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Getting from Puno and Cusco by bus

The shortest travel distance between Puno and Cusco is 240 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 21:30 has a travel time of 05:15h. 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 Cusco earlier, there are 24 night buses from Puno to Cusco. The overnight buses depart between 20:00 and 22:20 and arrive between 02:45 and 08:50 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Cusco:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

21:45 Terminal Terrestre Puno

7h 30min

05:15 Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

Transportes Libertad

from 16.3245 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 29. May

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22:00 Puno Bus Station

7h 0min

05:00 Cusco Bus Station

Avalos Tours

from 20.58 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 14. Apr

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22:20 Terminal Terrestre Puno

7h 30min

05:50 Terminal Terrestre de Cusco

Transzela

from 19.2276 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 29. May

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22:00 Puno

8h 0min

DIRECT

06:00 Cusco

Transportes Libertad

from 18.7419 HRK

Best offer on 15. Apr

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22:20 Puno

10h 30min

DIRECT

08:50 Cusco

Transzela

from 17.8958 HRK

Best offer on 15. Apr

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Bus companies operating the Puno to Cusco route

There is a total of 6 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

Turismo San Luis Hermanos

Peru Dorado

Departure and arrival stations

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

Puno

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Cusco

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cusco here

Cheapest tickets

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

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