How to travel from Barranco to Lake Titicaca, Peru

The distance between Barranco and Lake Titicaca is around 1,831km (1,138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Barranco to Lake Titicaca by taxi, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi, Plane and Bus

Take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lima and then to Puno.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $59($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Piura then take the bus to Lima 28 de Julio and then to Puno.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $105($105)
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Drive

Drive to Puno.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,301km (1,430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barranco and Lake Titicaca

There are several options for getting from Barranco to Lake Titicaca by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $59 and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $150.

The distance between Barranco and Lake Titicaca is around 1,831km (1,138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 933km (580 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Barranco and Lake Titicaca by taxi, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barranco to Lake Titicaca is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx $150.

The cheapest way to travel between Barranco and Lake Titicaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $59 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Barranco and Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno. instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barranco and Lake Titicaca. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barranco to Lake Titicaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chulucanas and Lima. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

Ronco Peru, CIVA, Turismo Sol Peruano, Andoriña Tours, Grupo Palomino, Rey Latino, Transzela, Cruz del Sur, Transportes Reyna, Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza and Tour Peru run regular bus services between Barranco and Lake Titicaca. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barranco to Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you take a taxi to Piura (PIU) then fly from Piura (PIU) to Juliaca (JUL) then take the bus to Puno. instead which will take 5h 60m.

The closest major airport to Lake Titicaca is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 248km (154 miles) from Lake Titicaca. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barranco and Lake Titicaca. The distance is around 2,301km (1,430 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barranco to Lake Titicaca is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around $150.

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Transport options from Barranco to Lake Titicaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 60m
$150($150)
every 20 mins1,831km (1,138 miles)
Taxi to Piura (PIU), plane and bus10h 35m
$230($230)
every 20 mins2,009km (1,248 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 20h
$59($59)
once daily2,303km (1,431 miles)
Bus via Lima Victoria1 day 20h
$85($85)
once daily2,337km (1,452 miles)
Taxi and Bus
1 day 16h
$105($105)
every 20 mins2,348km (1,459 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
$210($210)
on demand2,301km (1,430 miles)

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Airports near Lake Titicaca

The following major airports near Lake Titicaca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.

AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Lake Titicaca
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
948km (589 miles) from Lake Titicaca
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1,007km (626 miles) from Lake Titicaca