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

The cheapest way to get from Montevideo to Puno is to bus which costs $180 - $410 and takes 2 days 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Montevideo to Puno is to fly which takes 11h 35m and costs $480 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Montevideo and Puno?

No, there is no direct bus from Montevideo to Puno. However, there are services departing from Terminal Tres Cruces and arriving at Puno via Terminal de Omnibus Retiro and Tacna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Montevideo to Puno?

The distance between Montevideo and Puno is 2642 km. The road distance is 3027.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Montevideo to Puno without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $180 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Montevideo to Puno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montevideo to Puno bus from?

Montevideo to Puno bus services, operated by Pullman General Belgrano, depart from Terminal Tres Cruces station.

Bus or fly from Montevideo to Puno?

The best way to get from Montevideo to Puno is to fly which takes 11h 35m and costs $480 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Montevideo to Puno bus arrive?

Montevideo to Puno bus services, operated by Pullman General Belgrano, arrive at Terminal de Omnibus Retiro station.

What is the time difference between Montevideo and Puno?

Puno is 2h behind Montevideo. It is currently 10:46 AM in Montevideo and 8:46 AM in Puno.

Can I drive from Montevideo to Puno?

Yes, the driving distance between Montevideo to Puno is 3027 km. It takes approximately 40h 31m to drive from Montevideo to Puno.

Where can I stay near Puno?

There are 303+ hotels available in Puno.

Montevideo to Puno - 7 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Montevideo to Puno by plane, car ferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly Carrasco International Airport to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
best
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane MVD - JUL
11h 35m
$483–1,295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Punobus
2d 18h
$180–410
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal de Buses La Pazbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Paz to Terminal Terrestre Punobus
2d 10h
$189–433
Drive 3,027.3 km
1. Drive from Montevideo to Punocar 3,027.3 km
40h 31m
$524–756
Car ferry to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, fly to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport
1. Take the carferry from Puerto Montevideo to Puerto Maderocarferry
2. Fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)plane AEP - JUL
14h 32m
$312–773
Fly Carrasco International Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane MVD - AQP
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Punobus
16h 18m
$318–979
Fly Carrasco International Airport to El Alto International Airport, bus, shuttle
1. Fly from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane MVD - LPB
2. Take the bus from La Paz to Desaguaderobus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Desaguadero to Punoshuttle
16h 23m
$438–697

Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) flights

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12h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,641.5 km
Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Montevideo, Uruguay and Puno, Peru?

LATAM Chile flies from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Tres Cruces to Puno via Terminal de Omnibus Retiro and Tacna in around 2d 18h.

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