Cusco to Arequipa Bus

Q: What is the distance between Cusco and Arequipa?

The distance between these two places is a total of 305 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Cusco and Arequipa?

The average travel time between the stations is 10:22 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Cusco to Arequipa?

The ticket prices begin from $27.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Cusco to Arequipa?

The average number of daily departures is 18. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Cusco to Arequipa?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Cusco to Arequipa?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Cusco to Arequipa Route Summary

Cusco to Arequipa bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 18 daily bus departures available, including 18 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cusco bus station at 19:00h, arriving at Arequipa bus station at 05:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 07:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Cusco, Peru

Arrival station and country Arequipa, Peru

Travel Distance 305 mi

Average Trip Duration 10h 22min

Total Departures 18

Popular Operators Cruz del Sur, Oltursa

Lowest Price $27

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Cusco to Arequipa:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

20:00 Cusco Bus Station

10h 15min

06:15 Arequipa Bus Station

Oltursa

from 30.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 20. Apr

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19:00 Cusco

10h 0min

DIRECT

05:00 Arequipa

Cruz del Sur

from 24.319 HRK

Best offer on 28. May

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20:45 Cusco

10h 45min

DIRECT

07:30 Arequipa

Transzela

from 29.91 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

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20:00 Terminal Cruz del Sur Santiago, Cusco

10h 0min

06:00 Terrapuerto de Arequipa

Cruz del Sur

from 27.9551 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

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20:30 Terminal Cruz del Sur Santiago, Cusco

10h 0min

06:30 Terrapuerto de Arequipa

Cruz del Sur

from 27.9551 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

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Getting from Cusco and Arequipa by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cusco and Arequipa is 305 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 20:30 has a travel time of 10:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:45h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Arequipa earlier, there are 18 night buses from Cusco to Arequipa. The overnight buses depart between 19:00 and 21:00 and arrive between 05:00 and 07:30 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 08:52, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

20:00 Cusco Bus Station

10h 15min

06:15 Arequipa Bus Station

Oltursa

from 30.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 20. Apr

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19:00 Cusco

10h 0min

DIRECT

05:00 Arequipa

Cruz del Sur

from 24.319 HRK

Best offer on 28. May

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20:45 Cusco

10h 45min

DIRECT

07:30 Arequipa

Transzela

from 29.91 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

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20:00 Terminal Cruz del Sur Santiago, Cusco

10h 0min

06:00 Terrapuerto de Arequipa

Cruz del Sur

from 27.9551 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

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20:30 Terminal Cruz del Sur Santiago, Cusco

10h 0min

06:30 Terrapuerto de Arequipa

Cruz del Sur

from 27.9551 HRK

Best offer on 20. Apr

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Cusco to Arequipa route

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Cruz del Sur

Oltursa

Transzela

Cruz del Sur

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cusco or Arequipa bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Cusco

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

Arequipa

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

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $27 (One-Way) or $54 (Return).

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