A beautiful view from within central Puno-mobile

How to get from
Arequipa to Puno

Arequipa to Puno Trip Overview

Distance175 km (109.4 miles)
Price range$15-$487
Ride Duration Range5h 30m-7h
Earliest Departure10:15
Latest Departure23:00

There are no direct flights from Arequipa to Puno, but you can take a reclining seat bus which is comfortable and affordable. Additionally, it is a relaxing and scenic drive. Bring your dancing shoes if you go to Puno during festival season as they constantly have music and festivities going on, hence its reputation of being “the folkloric capital.” You can also go sightseeing around Lake Titicaca. If you travel during January or February, which is festival season, bring a jacket because it can get chilly. June through October is much warmer and pleasant.

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Taking a bus from Arequipa to Puno

Fastest bus: 5h 30m

Cheapest bus: $15

The fastest: 5h 30m

The cheapest: $15

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

WC

A/C

TV

Reclining Seats

Blanket

Charger

Food

English Speaking Staff

Wifi

The fastest: 5h 30m

The cheapest: $301

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 5h 30m

The cheapest: $275

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

A beautiful view from within central Puno

About the ride from Arequipa to Puno

Arequipa to Puno Route Information

The distance between Arequipa and Puno is 109 miles, or approximately 175 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Arequipa to Puno, including bus,minivan,car.

The earliest departure leaves at 10:15 and has a duration of 6 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by car, which takes approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: .

Arequipa to Puno by bus

  • Starting Price: $14
  • 21 departures a day, or 147 departures a week

There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Cama Ejecutivo, VIP, Cruzero Evolution 140°, Cruzero Evolution 160°, Sleeping and Semi-Sleeper.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Arequipa to Puno by minivan

  • Starting Price: $300
  • 126 departures a day, or 882 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Arequipa to Puno by car

  • Starting Price: $274
  • 63 departures a day, or 441 departures a week

The only travel class available is SUV.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Companies Operating from Arequipa to Puno

Average time

5h 30m

Average price

$275 - $487

(27)

Average time

5h 30m - 7h

Average price

$17

(120)

Average time

6h

Average price

$18

(140)

Average time

6h 30m

Average price

$15

Popular stations and stops in Arequipa and Puno

Departure stations in Arequipa

Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa

Terrapuerto de Arequipa

Arequipa - Any hotel

Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa

Arrival stations in Puno

Terminal Terrestre Puno

Terminal Terrestre Puno

Puno - Any hotel in the city center

Cajamarca 243

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