How to travel from Juliaca to Cusco, Peru

The distance between Juliaca and Cusco is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Juliaca to Cusco 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 CuscoJuliaca if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Juliaca (JUL) to Cuzco (CUZ).

  • Duration1hr
  • Flight time48min
  • Typical cost
    $80($80)
Operated by

LATAM Chile

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Puno and then to Cusco.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $23($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Cusco - Wanchaq.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $265($265)
Operated by

PeruRail

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Drive

Drive to Cusco.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Juliaca and Cusco

There are several options for getting from Juliaca to Cusco 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 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $80.

The distance between Juliaca and Cusco is around 298km (185 miles).

It takes around 1hr to get from Juliaca and Cusco by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Juliaca to Cusco is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx $80.

The cheapest way to travel between Juliaca and Cusco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $21 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Juliaca and Cusco. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Juliaca to Cusco. 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 11hrs.

PeruRail run train services between Juliaca and Cusco. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 11hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Juliaca and Cusco. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Juliaca to Cusco. 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.

Cruz del Sur, Turismo San Luis, Huayruro Tours, Transzela, Trans Salvador, Cusela, Turismo Mer and Wonder Peru Expedition run regular bus services between Juliaca and Cusco. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Juliaca and Cusco. Flights depart from Juliaca (JUL) and arrive at Cuzco (CUZ). The flight takes around 48min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Juliaca and Cusco with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 48min.

LATAM Chile fly between Juliaca and Cusco. Flights depart from Juliaca (JUL) and and arrive into Cuzco (CUZ). These flights usually take around 48min.

The flight from Juliaca to Cusco typically takes around 48min. Flights depart from Juliaca (JUL) and and arrive into Cuzco (CUZ).

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 Juliaca and Cusco. The distance is around 344km (214 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 Juliaca to Cusco is to fly which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around $80.

How do I get from Juliaca to Cusco

Compare travel optionsbetween Juliaca and Cusco

Transport options from Juliaca to Cusco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1hr
$80($80)
on demand298km (185 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
$23($23)
every 20 mins431km (268 miles)
Bus via Puno9h 10m
$21($21)
once daily432km (268 miles)
Train
11hrs
$265($265)
4 times a week428km (266 miles)
Drive
5hrs
$32($32)
on demand344km (214 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