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How to get fromCusco to Desaguaderoby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Cusco to Desaguadero by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Puno

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to Punobus bus Puno / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Zonal Sur de Puno to Terminal Terrestre Desaguaderobus bus Aeroexpreso
    7h 55m
    $260–316

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses Desaguaderobus bus Cusco
    10h
    $20–320

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Punotrain train Cusco
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Zonal Sur de Puno to Terminal Terrestre Desaguaderobus bus Aeroexpreso
    14h 17m
    $339–5,667

  4. Drive  541.4 km

    1. Drive from Cusco to Desaguaderocar car 541.4 km
    8h 49m
    $82–118

  5. Fly to El Alto International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane plane CUZ - LPB
    2. Take the bus from La Paz to Desaguaderobus bus
    5h 47m
    $198–355

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Punobus bus Cusco / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Desaguaderoshuttle bus Private
    11h 40m
    $332–1,258

  7. Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane plane CUZ - JUL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Desaguaderoshuttle bus
    7h 30m
    $357–530

Cusco to Desaguadero by bus and foot

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Desaguadero, Bolivia?

You can take a bus from Cusco Bus Station to Terminal Terrestre Desaguadero via Puno and Terminal Zonal Sur de Puno in around 7h 55m.

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