There are 4 ways to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM)plane CUZ - PEM
1h$52–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonadobus Cusco
10h 52m$16–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cuzco-CUZ to Puerto Maldonado459.4 km
12h 56mDrive 459.4 km
- Drive from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Puerto Maldonadocar 459.4 km
12h 56m$69–100
Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios is to bus which costs $16 - $24 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios is to fly which takes 1h and costs $50 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios. However, there are services departing from Cusco Airport and arriving at Puerto Maldonado via Cusco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) and Madre de Dios is 317 km. The road distance is 459.4 km.
The best way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios without a car is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs $16 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios, including transfers.
Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios bus services, operated by Empresa de Transporte Señor de Huanca, depart from Cusco station.
The best way to get from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios is to fly which takes 1h and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 10h 52m.
Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios bus services, operated by Empresa de Transporte Señor de Huanca, arrive at Puerto Maldonado station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios is 459 km. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Madre de Dios.
What companies run services between Cuzco Airport (CUZ), Peru and Madre de Dios, Peru?
Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Empresa de Transporte Señor de Huanca operates a bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado once daily. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Puerto Maldonado
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- skyairline.com
Flights from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Puerto Maldonado
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
Bus from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Empresa de Transporte Señor de Huanca
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cuzco-CUZ to Puerto Maldonado
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cuzco Airport (CUZ) and Madre de Dios. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.