Cusco to Rio Branco by bus
Rio Branco lies 601 km (373 mi) north-east of Cusco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 733 km (456 mi) of road.
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| Cusco | Rio Branco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Brazil |
| Population | 428,450 | 419,452 |
| Elevation | 3,312 m (10,866 ft) | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Rio_Branco) |
| Postal codes | 08001–08003 | 69900-000–78275-000 |
What changes when you arrive in Rio Branco
Crossing from Peru into Brazil: money changes from the Sol to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book buses from Cusco to Rio Branco
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Staying in Rio Branco
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Rio Branco. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20). Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,352 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rio Branco from Cusco?
601 km (373 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cusco; by road roughly 733 km (456 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cusco to Rio Branco by bus?
About 11 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cusco and Rio Branco?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rio Branco?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Rio Branco?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Rio Branco, bookable on this site.
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.