How to get from La Paz to Cuzco

There are 3 ways to get from La Paz to Cuzco: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 15 min). By bus it's about 10 h 55 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 521 km in a straight line.

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Mode	Approx. time	Distance	Detail
Flight⚡ Fastest	1 h 15 min	521 km	Airlines: Amaszonas
Bus	10 h 55 minestimated	677 km	Estimated from road distance
Car	8 hestimated	677 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 La Paz y Cuzco dura aproximadamente 1 h 15 min (521 km en línea recta).

Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):

Amaszonas

Departure: LPBArrival: CUZ

🚌 By land (bus and car)

En bus el trayecto ronda las 10 h 55 min. En auto son unos 677 km por ruta, cerca de 8 h 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 La Paz to Cuzco?

It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 15 min, by bus ~10 h 55 min and by car ~8 h.

Are there flights from La Paz to Cuzco?

Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the La Paz–Cuzco route is operated by Amaszonas (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 15 min and covers about 521 km.

Is it better to fly or take the bus from La Paz to Cuzco?

Flying is much faster (~1 h 15 min vs ~10 h 55 min 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 La Paz to Cuzco?

It's about 677 km by road, roughly 8 h of driving without stops.

What is the distance between La Paz and Cuzco?

In a straight line it's about 521 km between La Paz and Cuzco.