How to travel from Cusco to Huacachina, Peru

The distance between Cusco and Huacachina is around 605km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.

6 routes found

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

👋 Also check out HuacachinaCusco if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Lima (LIM), Bus

Fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Ica.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $110($110)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Ica.

  • Duration17h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $30($30)
Operated by

CIVA

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Drive

Drive to Huacachina.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Distance788km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cusco and Huacachina

There are several options for getting from Cusco to Huacachina by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $30 and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $110.

The distance between Cusco and Huacachina is around 605km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 17h 5m to get from Cusco and Huacachina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cusco to Huacachina is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx $110.

The cheapest way to travel between Cusco and Huacachina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $30 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cusco and Huacachina. We recommend that you fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Ica. instead which will take 7h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cusco and Huacachina. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cusco to Huacachina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ica. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 17h 5m.

CIVA, Oltursa, Expreso Los Chankas and Expreso Antezana run regular bus services between Cusco and Huacachina. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 17h 5m 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 Huacachina. We recommend that you fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Ayacucho (AYP) then take the bus to Ica. instead which will take 8h 45m.

The closest major airport to Huacachina is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) which is approximately 272km (169 miles) from Huacachina. Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) and Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) 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 Huacachina. The distance is around 788km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cusco to Huacachina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 17h 5m and will usually cost around $30.

How do I get from Cusco to Huacachina

Compare travel optionsbetween Cusco and Huacachina

Transport options from Cusco to Huacachina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lima (LIM), Bus + 2 similar
7h 15m
$110($110)
every 2 hours961km (597 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 45m
$140($140)
once daily605km (376 miles)
Fly to Jauja (JAU), bus12h 35m
$180($180)
every 4 hours1,335km (830 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 5m
$30($30)
every 20 mins791km (492 miles)
Bus via Ayacucho19h 5m
$37($37)
once daily905km (562 miles)
Drive
12h 45m
$72($72)
on demand788km (489 miles)

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Airports near Huacachina

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

LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
272km (169 miles) from Huacachina
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
472km (293 miles) from Huacachina
AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
515km (320 miles) from Huacachina