The distance between Huaraz and Cusco is around 1,046km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 7h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Huaraz to Cusco by bus, plane, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cusco → Huaraz if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Cuzco (CUZ).
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Take the bus to Lima and then to Cusco.
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There are several options for getting from Huaraz to Cusco by bus, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $42 and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $365.
The distance between Huaraz and Cusco is around 1,046km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 750km (466 miles)
It takes around 9h 50m to get from Huaraz and Cusco by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Huaraz to Cusco is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx $365.
The cheapest way to travel between Huaraz and Cusco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $42 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Huaraz and Cusco. We recommend that you take a taxi to Huanuco (HUU) then fly from Huanuco (HUU) to Cuzco (CUZ). instead which will take 7h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huaraz and Cusco. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Huaraz to Cusco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lima and Lima - Luna Pizarro. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Transportes Julio Cesar, Grupo Palomino, Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi, Oltursa, Cruz del Sur, Transportes Linea, Allinbus, Transportes Ancash, Empresa de Transportes 14, Flores Hermanos and Movil Tours run regular bus services between Huaraz and Cusco. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huaraz to Cusco. We recommend that you take the bus to Trujillo then fly from Trujillo (TRU) to Cuzco (CUZ). instead which will take 9h 50m.
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 Huaraz and Cusco. The distance is around 1,481km (920 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huaraz to Cusco is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around $165.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 55m | $365($365) | on demand | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 9h 50m | $165($165) | once daily | 1,399km (869 miles) |
Bus to Lima, Fly | 9h 55m | $115($115) | 5 times a day | 1,046km (650 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 2h | $45($45) | 5 times a day | 1,488km (925 miles) |
Bus via Lima - Plaza Norte | 1 day 4h | $48($48) | once daily | 1,483km (921 miles) |
Bus via Lima - Javier Prado | 1 day 5h | $42($42) | twice daily | 1,490km (926 miles) |
Drive | 22h 25m | $135($135) | on demand | 1,481km (920 miles) |
Movil Tours
Transportes Julio Cesar
Grupo Palomino
Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi
Oltursa
LATAM Chile
Viva Airlines Peru S.A.C
Sky Airline
Atsa Airlines
Star Peru
The following major airports near Cusco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.