How to travel from Huacachina to Cusco, Peru

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.

6 routes found

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 CuscoHuacachina if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Lima, Fly

Take the bus to Lima then fly from Lima (LIM) to Cuzco (CUZ).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cusco.

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

CIVA

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Drive

Drive to Cusco.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance786km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huacachina and Cusco

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

How do I get from Huacachina to Cusco

Compare travel optionsbetween Huacachina and Cusco

Transport options from Huacachina to Cusco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Lima, Fly + 1 similar
7h 25m
$110($110)
every 2 hours946km (588 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 40m
$140($140)
once daily605km (376 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
17h 5m
$30($30)
every 20 mins791km (491 miles)
Bus to Cusco17h 25m
$25($25)
twice daily791km (492 miles)
Bus via Ayacucho19h 5m
$36($36)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
$72($72)
on demand786km (488 miles)

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Airports near Cusco

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

AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
318km (197 miles) from Cusco
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
581km (361 miles) from Cusco
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
615km (382 miles) from Cusco