There are 5 ways to get from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cusco 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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane PEM - CUZ
45 min$45–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus Pto Maldonado
8h 34m$18–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Puerto Maldonado-PEM to Cusco460.1 km
12h 59mDrive 460.1 km
- Drive from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cuscocar 460.1 km
12h 59m$70–100Bus via Puerto Maldonado
- Take the bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cuscobus Puerto Maldonado
9h 35m$19–27
Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cusco is to bus via Puerto Maldonado which costs $18 - $27 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cusco is to fly which takes 45 min and costs $45 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cusco. However, there are services departing from Puerto Maldonado and arriving at Cusco via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) and Cusco is 313 km. The road distance is 460.1 km.
The best way to get from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cusco without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 45 min to fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), including transfers and time at the airport.
Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cusco bus services, operated by Grupo Palomino, depart from Puerto Maldonado station.
The best way to get from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cusco is to fly which takes 45 min and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $45 and takes 8h 34m.
The quickest flight from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cusco bus services, operated by Grupo Palomino, arrive at Cusco station.
What companies run services between Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM), Peru and Cusco, Peru?
Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Grupo Palomino operates a bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco once daily. Tickets cost $14–40 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Puerto Maldonado to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- skyairline.com
Flights from Puerto Maldonado to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Phone
- +51 993 888 999
- [email protected]
- Website
- turismopalomino.pe
Bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–40
- Schedules at
- turismopalomino.pe
- Book at
- turismopalomino.pe
Bus from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
- 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 Puerto Maldonado-PEM to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cusco is 460 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) to Cusco.
Sky Airline and LATAM Chile offer flights from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport.
There are 1407+ hotels available in Cusco.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Puerto Maldonado Airport (PEM) and Cusco. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.