The distance between Huacachina and Cusco is around 605km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Huacachina to Cusco 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 Cusco → Huacachina if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Cuzco (CUZ).
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Take the bus to Cusco.
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There are several options for getting from Huacachina to Cusco by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $25 and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $110.
The distance between Huacachina and Cusco 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 Huacachina and Cusco by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Huacachina to Cusco is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx $110.
The cheapest way to travel between Huacachina and Cusco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $25 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Huacachina and Cusco. We recommend that you take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Cuzco (CUZ). instead which will take 7h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huacachina and Cusco. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Huacachina to Cusco. 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, Cruz del Sur, Expreso Antezana and Expreso Los Chankas run regular bus services between Huacachina and Cusco. 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 Huacachina to Cusco. We recommend that you take the bus to Ayacucho then fly from Ayacucho (AYP) to Cuzco (CUZ). instead which will take 8h 40m.
The closest major airport to Cusco is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 318km (197 miles) from Cusco. 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 Huacachina and Cusco. The distance is around 786km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huacachina to Cusco 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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Bus to Lima, Fly + 1 similar | 7h 25m | $110($110) | every 2 hours | 946km (588 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 8h 40m | $140($140) | once daily | 605km (376 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 17h 5m | $30($30) | every 20 mins | 791km (491 miles) |
Bus to Cusco | 17h 25m | $25($25) | twice daily | 791km (492 miles) |
Bus via Ayacucho | 19h 5m | $36($36) | once daily | 904km (562 miles) |
Drive | 12h 40m | $72($72) | on demand | 786km (488 miles) |
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Oltursa
Cruz del Sur
Expreso Antezana
Expreso Los Chankas
LATAM Chile
Viva Airlines Peru S.A.C
Sky Airline
The following major airports near Cusco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.