There are 6 ways to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz by plane, bus, train, shuttle, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane CUZ - LPB
1h 15m$190–390Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus Cusco
14h 10m$20–350Train, shuttle, drive
- Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Punotrain
- Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Desaguadero
- Drive from Desaguadero to La Pazcar
15h 52m$488–6,167Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cuzco-CUZ to La Paz623.6 km
10h 26mDrive 623.6 km
- Drive from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Pazcar 623.6 km
10h 26m$94–136Bus, Tour
- Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Punobus Cusco / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Puno to La PazPuno / ...
23h 16m$243–1,253
Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $190 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz. However, there are services departing from Cusco Airport and arriving at Terminal de Buses La Paz via Cusco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) and La Paz is 522 km. The road distance is 623.6 km.
The best way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz without a car is to bus which takes 14h 10m and costs $20 - $350.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB), including transfers and time at the airport.
Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz bus services, operated by Nuevo Continente Internacional, depart from Cusco station.
The best way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $190 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $350 and takes 14h 10m.
The quickest flight from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport to El Alto International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz bus services, operated by Nuevo Continente Internacional, arrive at Terminal de Buses La Paz station.
What companies run services between Cuzco Airport (CUZ), Peru and La Paz, Bolivia?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) once daily. Alternatively, Nuevo Continente Internacional operates a bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Paz once daily. Tickets cost $20–350 and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to El Alto International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–380
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- [email protected]
- Website
- PeruRail
Train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Puno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $330–6,000
- Website
- PeruRail
- Phone
- +591 22283843
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Cusco to Terminal de Buses La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–350
- Book at
- Tickets Bolivia
- Phone
- +51 95 175 5337
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sacred Lake Titikaka
Shuttle from Puno to Desaguadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $140
- Website
- Sacred Lake Titikaka
- Phone
- +51993063390
- [email protected]
- Website
- realinkacar.com
Bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Puno
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
- Schedules at
- realinkacar.com
- Book at
- realinkacar.com
- Phone
- +51 051 630 257
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rumbo Explora
Shuttle from Puno to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- Rumbo Explora
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cuzco-CUZ to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz is 624 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz.
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. offers flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport to El Alto International Airport Airport.
Book your Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to La Paz bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 445+ hotels available in La Paz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) and La Paz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









