What is the cheapest way to get from Cusco to Salta?

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Salta is to bus which costs $120000 - $250000 and takes 41h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cusco to Salta?

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Salta is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $430000 - $1200000.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Salta?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Salta. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Terminal de Salta via Arequipa, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 40m.

How far is it from Cusco to Salta?

The distance between Cusco and Salta is 1438 km. The road distance is 1811.9 km.

How do I travel from Cusco to Salta without a car?

The best way to get from Cusco to Salta without a car is to bus which takes 34h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cusco to Salta?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Cusco to Salta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Salta bus from?

Cusco to Salta bus services, operated by Andoriña Tours, depart from Cusco station.

Bus or fly from Cusco to Salta?

The best way to get from Cusco to Salta is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $430000 - $1200000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 40m.

Where does the Cusco to Salta bus arrive?

Cusco to Salta bus services, operated by Andoriña Tours, arrive at Arequipa station.

What is the time difference between Cusco and Salta?

Salta is 2h ahead of Cusco. It is currently 5:21 AM in Cusco and 7:21 AM in Salta.

Can I drive from Cusco to Salta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Salta is 1812 km. It takes approximately 26h 51m to drive from Cusco to Salta.

Where can I stay near Salta?

There are 937+ hotels available in Salta.

Cusco to Salta - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cusco to Salta by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA)plane CUZ - SLA
5h 58m
$430,000–1,200,000
Bus via Tarija
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Tarijabus
3. Take the bus from Tarija to Saltabus
39h
$87,672–711,387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Arequipabus
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Saltabus
34h 40m
Drive 1,811.9 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Saltacar 1,811.9 km
26h 51m
$419,569–606,044
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cusco Bus Station to Tacna Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal de Saltabus
41h 25m
$120,356–240,915

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) flights

14Weekly Planes

8h 7mAverage Duration

$426,727Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,438.1 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Salta, Argentina?

LATAM Chile and Sky Airline fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Terminal de Salta via Arequipa, Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 34h 40m.

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