The distance between Cusco and Cordillera Blanca is around 1,109km (689 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cusco to Cordillera Blanca by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cordillera Blanca → Cusco if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Cordillera Blanca.
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Take the bus to Lima - Luna Pizarro and then to Huaraz.
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Drive to Cordillera Blanca.
There are several options for getting from Cusco to Cordillera Blanca by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $42 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $515.
The distance between Cusco and Cordillera Blanca is around 1,109km (689 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 807km (501 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Cusco and Cordillera Blanca by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cusco to Cordillera Blanca is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 50m and will set you back approx $515.
The cheapest way to travel between Cusco and Cordillera Blanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $42 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cusco and Cordillera Blanca. We recommend that you fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Cordillera Blanca. instead which will take 8h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cusco and Cordillera Blanca. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cusco to Cordillera Blanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima - Luna Pizarro, Lima and Huaraz. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Grupo Palomino, Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi, Transportes Julio Cesar, Expreso Los Chankas, Transportes Ancash, El Special Tours, Cruz del Sur, Movil Tours and Oltursa run regular bus services between Cusco and Cordillera Blanca. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cusco to Cordillera Blanca. We recommend that you fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Cordillera Blanca. instead which will take 8h 50m.
The closest major airport to Cordillera Blanca is Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) which is approximately 197km (122 miles) from Cordillera Blanca. Cajamarca Airport (CJA) (CJA) and Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX) (CIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cusco and Cordillera Blanca. The distance is around 1,531km (952 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cusco to Cordillera Blanca is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around $515.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 8h 50m | $515($515) | on demand | 1,219km (757 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 9h 30m | $185($185) | twice daily | 1,449km (901 miles) |
Fly to Lima (LIM), Bus | 10h 45m | $135($135) | every 20 mins | 1,109km (689 miles) |
Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 3h | $65($65) | every 20 mins | 1,536km (955 miles) |
Bus via Lima | 1 day 5h | $56($56) | once daily | 1,532km (952 miles) |
Bus via Lima Javier Prado | 1 day 6h | $50($50) | once daily | 1,543km (959 miles) |
Bus via Lima - Plaza Norte | 1 day 8h | $42($42) | once daily | 1,538km (956 miles) |
Drive | 23h 15m | $140($140) | on demand | 1,531km (952 miles) |
Transportes VIA
Emtrafesa
Cruz Del sur
Yungay Express
Transportes Julio Cesar
LATAM Chile
Atsa Airlines
Star Peru
Viva Airlines Peru S.A.C
Sky Airline
The following major airports near Cordillera Blanca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.