Arica to Puno by bus
Puno lies 295 km (183 mi) north of Arica, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 359 km (223 mi) of road.
| Arica | Puno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Peru |
| Population | 241,653 | 128,637 |
| Elevation | 80 m (262 ft) | 3,792 m (12,441 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 1000000 | 11210–21002 |
Clocks in Puno are 2 h behind Arica right now, so a 5 h 32 min journey lands only 3 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puno
Crossing from Chile into Peru: money changes from the Peso to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book buses from Arica to Puno
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Staying in Puno
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Common questions
How far is Puno from Arica?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, north of Arica; by road roughly 359 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arica to Puno by bus?
About 5 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arica and Puno?
Puno is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/Santiago).
What currency do I need in Puno?
The Sol (PEN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.