The distance between Cusco and Juliaca is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cusco to Juliaca by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Juliaca → Cusco if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Cuzco (CUZ) to Juliaca (JUL).
LATAM Chile
Take the bus to Puno and then to Juliaca.
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Take the train to Puno.
PeruRail
There are several options for getting from Cusco to Juliaca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $21 and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $80.
The distance between Cusco and Juliaca is around 298km (185 miles).
It takes around 1h 5m to get from Cusco and Juliaca by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cusco to Juliaca is to fly which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx $80.
The cheapest way to travel between Cusco and Juliaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $21 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cusco and Juliaca. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cusco to Juliaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Puno. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.
PeruRail run train services between Cusco and Juliaca. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 10h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cusco and Juliaca. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cusco to Juliaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puno. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Turismo San Luis, Huayruro Tours, Transzela, Trans Salvador, Cusela, Cruz del Sur, Turismo Mer and Wonder Peru Expedition run regular bus services between Cusco and Juliaca. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Cusco and Juliaca. Flights depart from Cuzco (CUZ) and arrive at Juliaca (JUL). The flight takes around 55min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Cusco and Juliaca with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.
LATAM Chile fly between Cusco and Juliaca. Flights depart from Cuzco (CUZ) and and arrive into Juliaca (JUL). These flights usually take around 55min.
The flight from Cusco to Juliaca typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Cuzco (CUZ) and and arrive into Juliaca (JUL).
The closest major airport to Juliaca is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 180km (112 miles) from Juliaca. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) (LIM) and Huanuco Airport (HUU) (HUU) 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 Juliaca. The distance is around 344km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cusco to Juliaca is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around $80.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 5m | $80($80) | on demand | 298km (185 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 50m | $23($23) | every 20 mins | 430km (267 miles) |
Bus via Puno | 9h 10m | $21($21) | once daily | 430km (267 miles) |
Train | 10h 60m | $285($285) | 4 times a week | 428km (266 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | $32($32) | on demand | 344km (213 miles) |
Turismo San Luis
Huayruro Tours
Transzela
Trans Salvador
Cusela
LATAM Chile
PeruRail
The following major airports near Juliaca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.