There are 5 ways to get from La Paz (State) to Cusco by plane, bus, shuttle, train, 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 El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane LPB - CUZ
1h 15m$190–400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus La Paz
12h 30m$14Bus, shuttle, train
- Take the bus from La Paz to Desaguaderobus
- Take a shuttle bus from Desaguadero to Puno
- Take the train from Puno to Cusco - Wanchaqtrain
16h 18m$404–6,157Drive 637.5 km
- Drive from El Alto to Cuscocar 637.5 km
9h 36m$96–139Bus via La Paz
- Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus La Paz
15h 26m$45
El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Paz (State) to Cusco is to bus which costs $14 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from La Paz (State) to Cusco is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $190 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Paz and arriving at Cusco. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between La Paz (State) and Cusco is 522 km. The road distance is 637.5 km.
The best way to get from La Paz (State) to Cusco without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $14.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), including transfers and time at the airport.
La Paz (State) to Cusco bus services, operated by Kanoo Tours, depart from La Paz station.
The best way to get from La Paz (State) to Cusco is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 and takes 12h 30m.
The quickest flight from El Alto International Airport Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
La Paz (State) to Cusco bus services, operated by Kanoo Tours, arrive at Cusco station.
What companies run services between La Paz (State), Bolivia and Cusco, Peru?
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from El Alto International Airport (LPB) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) once daily. Alternatively, Kanoo Tours operates a bus from La Paz to Cusco once daily. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 12h 30m.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from El Alto International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Phone
- +51 1625 4848
- [email protected]
- Website
- perurail.com
Train from Puno to Cusco - Wanchaq
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–6,000
- Website
- https://www.perurail.com/
- Phone
- +591 7300 7103
- [email protected]
- Website
- kanootours.com
Bus from La Paz to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- https://www.kanootours.com/
Bus from La Paz to Desaguadero
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Phone
- +51 95 175 5337
- [email protected]
- Website
- sacredlaketitikaka.com
Shuttle from Desaguadero to Puno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $140
- Website
- https://sacredlaketitikaka.com/
- Phone
- +591 22283843
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from La Paz to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Book at
- https://www.ticketsbolivia.com/company/nc_internacional.php
- Phone
- +591 2 228 1920
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from La Paz to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45
- Schedules at
- redbus.pe
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More Questions & Answers
Cusco is 1h behind La Paz (State). It is currently 5:56 AM in La Paz (State) and 4:56 AM in Cusco.
Yes, the driving distance between La Paz (State) to Cusco is 638 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from La Paz (State) to Cusco.
Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. offers flights from El Alto International Airport Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport.
There are 1388+ hotels available in Cusco.