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

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Tarapoto is to bus via Lima which costs $70 - $110 and takes 38h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $90 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Tarapoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Cusco to Tarapoto. However, there are services departing from Cusco and arriving at Tarapoto via Lima 28 de Julio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 23m.

How far is it from Cusco to Tarapoto?

The distance between Cusco and Tarapoto is 923 km. The road distance is 1687.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cusco to Tarapoto without a car is to bus via Lima which takes 38h 23m and costs $70 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cusco to Tarapoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Tarapoto bus from?

Cusco to Tarapoto bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Cusco station.

Bus or fly from Cusco to Tarapoto?

The best way to get from Cusco to Tarapoto is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $90 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Lima, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 38h 23m.

Where does the Cusco to Tarapoto bus arrive?

Cusco to Tarapoto bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Lima station.

Can I drive from Cusco to Tarapoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Tarapoto is 1687 km. It takes approximately 30h 9m to drive from Cusco to Tarapoto.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cusco to Tarapoto?

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Where can I stay near Tarapoto?

There are 171+ hotels available in Tarapoto.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tarapoto (TPP)plane CUZ - TPP
3h 50m
$95–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus Lima / ...
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tarapotobus Lima
41h 43m
$63–104
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Limabus Cusco
2. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tarapotobus Lima
38h 23m
$73–106
Drive 1,687.2 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Tarapotocar 1,687.2 km
30h 9m
$254–367
Bus via Lima #2
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Lima Javier Pradobus Cusco
2. Take the bus from Lima - La Victoria to Tarapotobus Lima
2d 2h
$69–101

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tarapoto (TPP) flights

55Weekly Planes

5h 4mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 922.8 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Tarapoto, Peru?

JetSMART, LATAM Chile, and Sky Airline fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Tarapoto (TPP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cusco to Tarapoto via Lima and Lima 28 de Julio in around 38h 23m.

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