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.
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 Huacachina → Cusco if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM) then take the bus to Ica.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Lima (LIM), Bus + 2 similar | 7h 15m | $110($110) | every 2 hours | 961km (597 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 8h 45m | $140($140) | once daily | 605km (376 miles) |
Fly to Jauja (JAU), bus | 12h 35m | $180($180) | every 4 hours | 1,335km (830 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 5m | $30($30) | every 20 mins | 791km (492 miles) |
Bus via Ayacucho | 19h 5m | $37($37) | once daily | 905km (562 miles) |
Drive | 12h 45m | $72($72) | on demand | 788km (489 miles) |
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Oltursa
Expreso Los Chankas
Expreso Antezana
Turismo Jaksa
LATAM Chile
Viva Airlines Peru S.A.C
Sky Airline
The following major airports near Huacachina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.