There are 5 ways to get from Tumbes to Cusco by plane, bus, 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 Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane TBP - CUZ
4h 30m$109–220Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Tumbes to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus Lima
- Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Cuscobus
45h 30m$56–77Bus via Lima
- Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus Lima
- Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus Lima
35h 16m$79–110Drive 2,306.6 km
- Drive from Tumbes to Cuscocar 2,306.6 km
34h 7m$347–501Bus
- Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus Lima
- Take the bus from Lima - Luna Pizarro to Cuscobus Lima
40h 48m$74–140
Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tumbes to Cusco is to bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 45h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tumbes to Cusco is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Tumbes to Cusco. However, there are services departing from Tumbes and arriving at Cusco via España and Lima Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 16m.
The distance between Tumbes and Cusco is 1455 km. The road distance is 2306.6 km.
The best way to get from Tumbes to Cusco without a car is to bus via Lima which takes 35h 16m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Tumbes to Cusco, including transfers.
Tumbes to Cusco bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Tumbes station.
The best way to get from Tumbes to Cusco is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Lima, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 35h 16m.
Tumbes to Cusco bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Lima Paseo de la República station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tumbes to Cusco is 2307 km. It takes approximately 34h 7m to drive from Tumbes to Cusco.
What companies run services between Tumbes, Peru and Cusco, Peru?
Sky Airline and LATAM Chile fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tumbes to Cusco via Lima Paseo de la República, España, Bolivia, and Lima Plaza Norte in around 35h 16m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Tumbes to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tumbes to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport via Lima, Arequipa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- +51 511 418 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIVA
Bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la República
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- CIVA
Bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la República
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- CIVA
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