What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Titicaca to Cusco?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Titicaca to Cusco is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Titicaca to Cusco?

The fastest way to get from Lake Titicaca to Cusco is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Titicaca and Cusco?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puno and arriving at Cusco Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Titicaca and Cusco?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Puno and arriving at Cusco - Wanchaq. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Lake Titicaca to Cusco?

The distance between Lake Titicaca and Cusco is 385 km. The road distance is 384.7 km.

How do I travel from Lake Titicaca to Cusco without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Titicaca to Cusco without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Lake Titicaca to Cusco?

The bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Station takes 4h 28m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lake Titicaca to Cusco bus from?

Lake Titicaca to Cusco bus services, operated by Turismo Zolorzano, depart from Puno station.

Where do I catch the Lake Titicaca to Cusco train from?

Lake Titicaca to Cusco train services, operated by PeruRail, depart from Puno station.

Train, bus or fly from Lake Titicaca to Cusco?

The best way to get from Lake Titicaca to Cusco is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $6,000 and takes 10h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Lake Titicaca to Cusco bus arrive?

Lake Titicaca to Cusco bus services, operated by Turismo Zolorzano, arrive at Cusco Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lake Titicaca and Cusco?

Cusco is 1h behind Lake Titicaca. It is currently 5:13 PM in Lake Titicaca and 4:13 PM in Cusco.

Where does the Lake Titicaca to Cusco train arrive?

Lake Titicaca to Cusco train services, operated by PeruRail, arrive at Cusco - Wanchaq station.

Can I drive from Lake Titicaca to Cusco?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Titicaca to Cusco is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Lake Titicaca to Cusco.

How do I get a train ticket from Lake Titicaca to Cusco?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lake Titicaca to Cusco?

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Lake Titicaca to Cusco - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Titicaca to Cusco by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Stationbus Puno / ...
4h 28m
$60–950
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Puno to Cuscoshuttle Private
4h 30m
$50–950
Train
1. Take the train from Puno to Cusco - Wanchaqtrain Puno
10h 20m
$250–6,000
Drive 384.7 km
1. Drive from Puno to Cuscocar 384.7 km
5h 47m
$58–84
Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
1. Fly from Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane JUL - CUZ
5h 45m
$170–360
Bus to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Puno to Arequipabus
2. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane AQP - CUZ
9h 19m
$52–202

Lake Titicaca to Cusco by train

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10h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 385.2 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Lake Titicaca, Peru and Cusco, Peru?

Turismo Zolorzano operates a bus from Puno to Cusco Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost $24–29 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, PeruRail operates a train from Puno to Cusco - Wanchaq 4 times a week. Tickets cost $250–6,000 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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