What is the cheapest way to get from Medellín to Puno?

The cheapest way to get from Medellín to Puno is to fly and bus which costs $200 - $800 and takes 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Medellín to Puno?

The fastest way to get from Medellín to Puno is to fly which takes 12h 15m and costs $310 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Medellín and Puno?

No, there is no direct bus from Medellín to Puno. However, there are services departing from Terminal del Sur and arriving at Puno via Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte and Cusco Real Inka Car. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

How far is it from Medellín to Puno?

The distance between Medellín and Puno is 2545 km. The road distance is 4121.6 km.

How do I travel from Medellín to Puno without a car?

The best way to get from Medellín to Puno without a car is to taxi and bus via Lima which takes 2 days 18h and costs $950 - $1,050.

How long does it take to get from Medellín to Puno?

It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Medellín to Puno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Medellín to Puno bus from?

Medellín to Puno bus services, operated by Bolivariano, depart from Terminal del Sur station.

Bus or fly from Medellín to Puno?

The best way to get from Medellín to Puno is to fly which takes 12h 15m and costs $310 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $1,500 and takes 3 days 8h.

Where does the Medellín to Puno bus arrive?

Medellín to Puno bus services, operated by Bolivariano, arrive at Terminal de Transporte Ipiales station.

Can I drive from Medellín to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between Medellín to Puno is 4122 km. It takes approximately 2 days 13h to drive from Medellín to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 292+ hotels available in Puno.

Medellín to Puno - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Medellín to Puno by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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Fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
best
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane MDE - JUL
12h 15m
$319–983
Fly to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane MDE - AQP
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Punobus
18h
$201–758
Taxi, bus via Lima
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Ronco to Punobus
2d 18h
$958–1,032
Drive 4,121.6 km
1. Drive from Medellín to Punocar 4,121.6 km
2d 13h
$620–895
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Medellín to Rumichacataxi
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Punobus
2d 22h
$943–992
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal del Sur to Terminal de Transporte Ipialesbus
2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
4. Take the bus from Cusco Real Inka Car to Punobus
3d 8h
$395–1,484

Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) flights

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11h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,544.8 km
Duration: 12h 15m

What companies run services between Medellín, Colombia and Puno, Peru?

LATAM Chile, Copa Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal del Sur to Puno via Terminal de Transporte Ipiales, Terminal Ipiales, Rumichaca, Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Cusco, and Cusco Real Inka Car in around 3d 8h.

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