How to travel from Puerto Maldonado to Juliaca, Peru

The distance between Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca is around 565km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Puerto Maldonado to Juliaca 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 JuliacaPuerto Maldonado if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Juliaca (JUL).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $140($140)
Operated by

LATAM Chile

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Bus

Take the bus to Puno and then to Juliaca.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Juliaca.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance565km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca

There are several options for getting from Puerto Maldonado to Juliaca by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $31 and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $140.

The distance between Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca is around 565km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 11h 25m to get from Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to Juliaca is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx $140.

The cheapest way to travel between Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $31 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca. We recommend that you fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Juliaca (JUL). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puerto Maldonado to Juliaca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Transportes Reyna and Cruz del Sur run regular bus services between Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca. Flights depart from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) and arrive at Juliaca (JUL) - via Lima (LIM). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Puerto Maldonado to Juliaca. There is however a flight that goes via Lima (LIM). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Puerto Maldonado to Juliaca typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) and and arrive into Juliaca (JUL).

The closest major airport to Juliaca is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) (AQP) which is approximately 180km (112 miles) from Juliaca. 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 Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puerto Maldonado to Juliaca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around $31.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puerto Maldonado and Juliaca

Transport options from Puerto Maldonado to Juliaca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
$140($140)
on demand1,712km (1,064 miles)
Plane and Bus9hrs
$185($185)
once daily1,892km (1,175 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
$31($31)
once daily651km (405 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
$52($52)
on demand565km (351 miles)

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Airports near Juliaca

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

AQP
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
International Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Juliaca
LIM
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
International Airport
Distance
846km (526 miles) from Juliaca
HUU
Huanuco Airport (HUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
909km (565 miles) from Juliaca