Puno to Alto Hospicio by bus
Alto Hospicio lies 493 km (306 mi) south of Puno, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 9 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 601 km (373 mi) of road.
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| Puno | Alto Hospicio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Chile |
| Population | 128,637 | 142,086 |
| Elevation | 3,792 m (12,441 ft) | 544 m (1,785 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 11210–21002 | 1130000 |
Clocks in Alto Hospicio are 2 h ahead of Puno right now, so a 9 h 5 min journey lands 11 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alto Hospicio
Crossing from Peru into Chile: money changes from the Sol to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
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Staying in Alto Hospicio
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Common questions
How far is Alto Hospicio from Puno?
493 km (306 mi) in a straight line, south of Puno; by road roughly 601 km (373 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puno to Alto Hospicio by bus?
About 9 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puno and Alto Hospicio?
Alto Hospicio is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Santiago against America/Lima).
What currency do I need in Alto Hospicio?
The Peso (CLP).
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.