How to travel from Cusco to Barranco, Peru

The distance between Cusco and Barranco is around 1,526km (948 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cusco to Barranco by plane, taxi, 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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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Piura (PIU) then take a taxi to Barranco Blanco.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lima - Luna Pizarro and then to Chulucanas.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $62($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Lima and then to Piura then take a taxi to Barranco Blanco.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $110($110)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Barranco Blanco.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,101km (1,306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cusco and Barranco

There are several options for getting from Cusco to Barranco by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $59 and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $165.

The distance between Cusco and Barranco is around 1,526km (948 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Cusco and Barranco by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cusco to Barranco is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx $165.

The cheapest way to travel between Cusco and Barranco, 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 Cusco and Barranco. We recommend that you fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Piura (PIU) then take a taxi to Barranco Blanco. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cusco and Barranco. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cusco to Barranco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima - Luna Pizarro, Lima and Chulucanas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Grupo Palomino, Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi, Ronco Peru, CIVA, Oltursa and Turismo Sol Peruano run regular bus services between Cusco and Barranco. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cusco to Barranco. We recommend that you fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Piura (PIU) then take a taxi to Barranco Blanco. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Barranco is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Barranco. Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) and FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) (PCL) 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 Cusco and Barranco. The distance is around 2,101km (1,306 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 Cusco to Barranco is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around $165.

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Transport options from Cusco to Barranco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
4h 45m
$165($165)
on demand1,526km (948 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 15h
$62($62)
once daily2,104km (1,308 miles)
Bus via Lima1 day 18h
$59($59)
once daily2,105km (1,308 miles)
Bus via Lima - Plaza Norte1 day 20h
$70($70)
once daily2,125km (1,321 miles)
Bus and Taxi
1 day 12h
$110($110)
twice daily2,144km (1,332 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
$190($190)
on demand2,101km (1,306 miles)

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Airports near Barranco

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

LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Barranco
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
268km (167 miles) from Barranco
PCL
FAP Captain David Abensur Rengifo International Airport (PCL)
International Airport
Distance
496km (308 miles) from Barranco