The distance between Colca Canyon and Cusco is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Colca Canyon to Cusco by bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cusco → Colca Canyon if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Cuzco (CUZ).
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Take the bus to Cusco.
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There are several options for getting from Colca Canyon to Cusco by bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $77 and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $120.
The distance between Colca Canyon and Cusco is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Colca Canyon and Cusco by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colca Canyon to Cusco is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $120.
The cheapest way to travel between Colca Canyon and Cusco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $77 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Colca Canyon and Cusco. We recommend that you take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Cuzco (CUZ). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colca Canyon and Cusco. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colca Canyon to Cusco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chivay. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.
4M run regular bus services between Colca Canyon and Cusco. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colca Canyon to Cusco. We recommend that you take a taxi to Arequipa (AQP) then fly from Arequipa (AQP) to Cuzco (CUZ). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cusco is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 318km (197 miles) from Cusco. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Colca Canyon and Cusco. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colca Canyon to Cusco is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around $77.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane | 4h 30m | $120($120) | on demand | 503km (313 miles) |
Bus | 10h 40m | $77($77) | 3 times a week | 402km (250 miles) |
Drive | 8h 5m | $37($37) | on demand | 403km (250 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cusco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.