How to travel from Cusco to Cordillera Blanca, Peru

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.

8 routes found

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 BlancaCusco if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Huanuco (HUU) then take a taxi to Cordillera Blanca.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $515($515)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $65($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Cordillera Blanca.

  • Duration23h 15m
  • Distance1,531km (952 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cusco and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Transport options from Cusco to Cordillera Blanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
8h 50m
$515($515)
on demand1,219km (757 miles)
Plane and Bus9h 30m
$185($185)
twice daily1,449km (901 miles)
Fly to Lima (LIM), Bus10h 45m
$135($135)
every 20 mins1,109km (689 miles)
Bus + 3 similar
1 day 3h
$65($65)
every 20 mins1,536km (955 miles)
Bus via Lima1 day 5h
$56($56)
once daily1,532km (952 miles)
Bus via Lima Javier Prado1 day 6h
$50($50)
once daily1,543km (959 miles)
Bus via Lima - Plaza Norte1 day 8h
$42($42)
once daily1,538km (956 miles)
Drive
23h 15m
$140($140)
on demand1,531km (952 miles)

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Airports near Cordillera Blanca

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

HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Cordillera Blanca
CJA
Cajamarca Airport (CJA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
226km (140 miles) from Cordillera Blanca
CIX
Cap. FAP José A. Quiñones Gonzáles International Airport (CIX)
International Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Cordillera Blanca