Lima to Puno by train
Puno lies 866 km (538 mi) south-east of Lima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Peru rail, over roughly 1,056 km (656 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lima | Puno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 7.7 million | 128,637 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 3,792 m (12,441 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Stations on record | Galera railway station | Puno |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 11210–21002 |
Where to book trains from Lima to Puno
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Staying in Puno
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Common questions
How far is Puno from Lima?
866 km (538 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima; by road roughly 1,056 km (656 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lima to Puno by train?
About 12 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Puno?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.