How to travel from Juliaca to Lake Titicaca, Peru
The distance between Juliaca and Lake Titicaca is around 43km (27 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 47min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Juliaca to Lake Titicaca by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lake Titicaca → Juliaca if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Puno.
- Duration1h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost$9($9)
Cruz del Sur
Taxi
Take a taxi to Puno.
- Duration47min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$12($12)
Tortuga Veloz
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Juliaca and Lake Titicaca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Juliaca to Lake Titicaca by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $9 and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 47min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $12.
The distance between Juliaca and Lake Titicaca is around 43km (27 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Juliaca and Lake Titicaca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 47min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Juliaca to Lake Titicaca is to take a taxi which takes around 47min and will set you back approx $12.
The cheapest way to travel between Juliaca and Lake Titicaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $9 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Juliaca and Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you take a taxi to Puno. instead which will take 47min.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Juliaca and Lake Titicaca. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Juliaca and Lake Titicaca with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 10m.
Cruz del Sur run regular bus services between Juliaca and Lake Titicaca. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Juliaca to Lake Titicaca. We recommend that you take the bus to Puno. instead which will take 1h 10m.
The closest major airport to Lake Titicaca is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 248km (154 miles) from Lake Titicaca. 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 Lake Titicaca. The distance is around 43km (27 miles) by road and it will take around 47min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Juliaca to Lake Titicaca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around $9.
Compare travel optionsbetween Juliaca and Lake Titicaca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1h 10m | $9($9) | every 20 mins | 45km (28 miles) |
Taxi | 47min | $12($12) | on demand | 43km (27 miles) |
Drive | 47min | $4($4) | on demand | 43km (27 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Juliaca and Lake Titicaca
Bus companies
Cruz del Sur
Airports near Lake Titicaca
The following major airports near Lake Titicaca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Peru and internationally.
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
- Distance
- 248km (154 miles) from Lake Titicaca
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Distance
- 948km (589 miles) from Lake Titicaca
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
- Distance
- 1,007km (626 miles) from Lake Titicaca