How to get from Cuzco to Juliaca
There are 3 ways to get from Cuzco to Juliaca: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~55 min). By bus it's about 6 h, usually the cheapest option. It's about 288 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 55 min | 288 km | Airlines: Iberia Airlines, LAN Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines |
Bus | 6 hestimated | 374 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 4 h 25 minestimated | 374 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Cuzco y Juliaca dura aproximadamente 55 min (288 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 6 h. En auto son unos 374 km por ruta, cerca de 4 h 25 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Cuzco to Juliaca?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~55 min, by bus ~6 h and by car ~4 h 25 min.
Are there flights from Cuzco to Juliaca?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Cuzco–Juliaca route is operated by Iberia Airlines, LAN Airlines and TAM Brazilian Airlines (may vary). The flight takes about 55 min and covers about 288 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Cuzco to Juliaca?
Flying is much faster (~55 min vs ~6 h by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Cuzco to Juliaca?
It's about 374 km by road, roughly 4 h 25 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Cuzco and Juliaca?
In a straight line it's about 288 km between Cuzco and Juliaca.
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