Rail journey · Puno & Cusco
Cusco–Puno Railway (Lake Titicaca)
A slow climb across the Peruvian altiplano from the Inca capital to the shore of Lake Titicaca, crossing the La Raya Pass at 4,335 m with llama herds out the window.
Cusco–Puno Railway (Lake Titicaca) · Kabelleger / David Gubler · CC BY-SA 4.0
The ride
What you'll see
The route
Station by station
- Cusco
- La Raya
- Juliaca
- Puno
Before you go
Good to know
Spend a day acclimatising in Cusco before the train if you have just arrived.
Daylight trains give the best views — check departure times.
Puno is the gateway to the Uros floating islands and boats to Bolivia.
Typical times and distances are for guidance only — check the operator's timetable before you travel.
Photography credits
- Cusco–Puno Railway (Lake Titicaca) — Kabelleger / David Gubler · CC BY-SA 4.0
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