Rio Branco to Puno by bus
Puno lies 695 km (432 mi) south of Rio Branco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 43 min including stops, over roughly 848 km (527 mi) of road.
| Rio Branco | Puno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Peru |
| Population | 419,452 | 128,637 |
| Elevation | 153 m (502 ft) | 3,792 m (12,441 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Rio_Branco) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 69900-000–78275-000 | 11210–21002 |
What changes when you arrive in Puno
Crossing from Brazil into Peru: money changes from the Real 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 Rio Branco to Puno
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Staying in Puno
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Common questions
How far is Puno from Rio Branco?
695 km (432 mi) in a straight line, south of Rio Branco; by road roughly 848 km (527 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio Branco to Puno by bus?
About 12 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio Branco and Puno?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.