Cusco to Lima Bus and Coach

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Cusco to Lima Route Overview

Cusco to Lima bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cusco at 12:00h, arriving at Lima at 11:30h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 17:00h, arriving at 14:00h the following day.
Departure station and country Cusco, Peru
Arrival station and country Lima, Peru
Travel Distance 685 mi
Average Trip Duration 22h 15min
Total Departures 6
Popular Operators Cruz del Sur, Oltursa
Lowest Price £31
Transportation Options Coach, Plane



Traveling by coach from Cusco to Lima

The shortest travel distance between Cusco and Lima is 685 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 17:00 has a travel time of 21:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 23:30h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Lima earlier, there are 6 overnight coaches from Cusco to Lima. The overnight coaches depart between 12:00 and 17:00 and arrive between 11:30 and 14:00 the following day. As the travel time between the two stations is 19:15, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
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Bus companies operating the Cusco to Lima route

There are 3 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

Cruz del Sur

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cusco or Lima coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Cusco

You can see information about the departure station and stops Cusco here

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  Lima

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Lima here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £31 (One-Way) or £62 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Lima

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