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1411 km.
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Calama, Chile → Cusco, Peru

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Eight ways to Travel from Calama to Cusco

Composite routes from Calama to Cusco

Cheapest
20 h 28 min
Car
1411 km.
from $77
Other
20 h 28 min
Rideshare
1411 km.
from $18.40
23 h 37 min
1170 km.
from $71.41
20 h 37 min
1170 km.
from $64.52
12 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1170 km.
from $9065.68
26 h 16 min
Bus, Train
1170 km.
from $288.13
27 h 52 min
1170 km.
from $135.07
32 h 9 min
1170 km.
from $116.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Sky Airline

Website:
skyairline.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
11h 59m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$343.51

LATAM Chile

Website:
latam.com/
Plane from El Loa International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$623.41
Plane from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport to Alejandro
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$954.19

Bus operators

Pullman Bus

Phone:
+56 600 600 0018
Email:
Website:
pullmanbus.cl
Bus from Calama to Arica
Ave. Duration:
14h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.71–$91.92

Buses Norte Grande

Phone:
+56 58 222 8603
Email:
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-norte-grande-pasajes
Bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.90

Peru Runa Travels

Phone:
+56 975 370 786
Email:
Website:
perurunatravel.com/en/
Bus from Terminal Internacional to Tacna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.90

Flores Hermanos

Phone:
+51 1 4800725
Email:
Website:
floreshnos.pe/
Bus from Tacna to Arequipa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$29.26

Expreso Turismo San Martin Nobleza

Phone:
+51 051 602 943
Website:
facebook.com/SanMartinNobleza/
Bus from Tacna Bus Station to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$34.35
Bus from Tacna to Puno
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$16.54

Frontera del Norte

Phone:
+56 9 7525 8175
Website:
facebook.com/FronteradelNorte1/
Bus from Frontera del Norte Calama to Arica
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$25.45
Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.12–$6.15

Pluss Chile

Phone:
+56 22 3813 550
Email:
Website:
plusschile.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.17–$30.53

Chile Local Buses

Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Kenny Bus

Phone:
+56 22 570 8687
Email:
Website:
kennybus.cl/
Bus from Terminal Balmaceda Ciktur PlussChile to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$31.81

Atacama 2000

Phone:
+ 56 55 31 6664
Website:
recorrido.cl/es/bus/buses-atacama-2000-pasajes
Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.13

Transporte Amanecer

Phone:
+56 98 255 5550
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013268252005
Bus from Atacama 2000 Calama to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.13

Real Inka

Phone:
+51993063390
Email:
Website:
realinkacar.com/
Bus from Puno to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$35.62–$216.28

Andoriña Tours

Phone:
+51 993 585 217
Bus from Arequipa to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.97

Hallpa

Email:
Website:
hallpa.pe/
Bus from Tacna to Arequipa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.84

Train operators

PeruRail

Phone:
+51 1625 4848
Email:
Website:
perurail.com/es/
Train from Puno to Cusco
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$279.90–$4,580.14

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Calama to Cusco is to bus which costs $43.48 - $54.35 and takes 23h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calama to Cusco is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Calama and Cusco?

No, there is no direct bus from Calama to Cusco. However, there are services departing from Frontera del Norte Calama and arriving at Cusco via Terminal Internacional, Tacna and Arequipa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.

How far is it from Calama to Cusco?

The distance between Calama and Cusco is 1057 km. The road distance is 1407.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Calama to Cusco without a car is to bus via Arequipa which takes 20h 37m and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Calama to Cusco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calama to Cusco bus from?

Calama to Cusco bus services, operated by Frontera del Norte, depart from Frontera del Norte Calama station.

Bus or fly from Calama to Cusco?

The best way to get from Calama to Cusco is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus via Arequipa, which costs $54.35 - $70.65 and takes 20h 37m.

Where does the Calama to Cusco bus arrive?

Calama to Cusco bus services, operated by Frontera del Norte, arrive at Arica station.

What is the time difference between Calama and Cusco?

Cusco is 2h behind Calama. It is currently 14:59 in Calama and 12:59 in Cusco.

Can I drive from Calama to Cusco?

Yes, the driving distance between Calama to Cusco is 1407 km. It takes approximately 19h 49m to drive from Calama to Cusco.
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