Cusco to Huacachina

When you want to get from Cusco to Huacachina, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

• Bus
• Train

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 48.01. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 34.67.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Cusco to Huacachina. Your trip will be a total of 333 miles (535 km). The flying distance is 257 miles (412 km).

The travel time from Cusco to Huacachina can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 16 to 17 hours.

The cost of the trip from Cusco to Huacachina varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Oltursa: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 34.67 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 48.01.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Cusco to Huacachina:

• Bus tickets - USD 34.89 to USD 47.67;
• Bus+Train price: USD 47.67. From Cusco to Huacachina starting from 15:00 Ica Bus Station until 15:00 Ica Bus Station

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

• Buses start plying the route from 15:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 16:00. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
• 1 by Bus+Train from Cusco to Huacachina starting from 15:00 Ica Bus Station until 15:00 Ica Bus Station

Buses

Taking a bus from Cusco to Huacachina is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

• If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
• As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
• While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Cusco to Huacachina? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

• 100% decided to go for a bus.