What is the cheapest way to get from Salta to Cusco?

The cheapest way to get from Salta to Cusco is to bus via Tarija which costs $83 and takes 36h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salta to Cusco?

The fastest way to get from Salta to Cusco is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $270 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Salta and Cusco?

No, there is no direct bus from Salta to Cusco. However, there are services departing from Salta and arriving at Cusco via Tarija and La Paz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 14m.

How far is it from Salta to Cusco?

The distance between Salta and Cusco is 1439 km. The road distance is 1805.7 km.

How do I travel from Salta to Cusco without a car?

The best way to get from Salta to Cusco without a car is to bus via Tarija which takes 36h 14m and costs $83.

How long does it take to get from Salta to Cusco?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Salta to Cusco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salta to Cusco bus from?

Salta to Cusco bus services, operated by Dragon Rojo, depart from Salta station.

Bus or fly from Salta to Cusco?

The best way to get from Salta to Cusco is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $270 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Tarija, which costs $83 and takes 36h 14m.

Where does the Salta to Cusco bus arrive?

Salta to Cusco bus services, operated by Dragon Rojo, arrive at Tarija station.

What is the time difference between Salta and Cusco?

Cusco is 2h behind Salta. It is currently 7:45 AM in Salta and 5:45 AM in Cusco.

Can I drive from Salta to Cusco?

Yes, the driving distance between Salta to Cusco is 1806 km. It takes approximately 26h 13m to drive from Salta to Cusco.

Where can I stay near Cusco?

There are 1376+ hotels available in Cusco.

Salta to Cusco - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Salta to Cusco by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane SLA - CUZ
8h 20m
$270–600
Bus via Tarija
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salta to Tarijabus
2. Take the bus from Tarija to La Pazbus
3. Take the bus from La Paz to Cuscobus
36h 14m
$83
Drive 1,805.7 km
1. Drive from Salta to Cuscocar 1,805.7 km
26h 13m
$272–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal Rodoviario de Aricabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna Bus Station to Cusco Bus Stationbus
39h 31m
$85–143
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Salta to Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuybus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus de Jujuy to Tacnabus
3. Take the bus from Tacna to Punobus
4. Take the bus from Puno to Cusco Real Inka Carbus
2d 3h
$255–1,309

Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

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7h 18mAverage Duration

$254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,439.2 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Salta, Argentina and Cusco, Peru?

LATAM Chile flies from Martín Miguel De Güemes International Airport (SLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salta to Cusco via Tarija, Tarija, and La Paz in around 36h 14m.

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