Cusco to Lima Bus

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Cusco to Lima Route Summary

Cusco to Lima bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cusco bus station at 12:00h, arriving at Lima bus station at 11:30h the following day. While 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 $40
Transportation Options Bus, Plane



Getting from Cusco and Lima by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cusco and Lima is 685 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 17:00 has a travel time of 21:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 23:30h. 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 Lima earlier, there are 6 night buses from Cusco to Lima. The overnight buses depart between 12:00 and 17:00 and arrive between 11:30 and 14:00 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 19:15, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
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Bus companies operating the Cusco to Lima route

There is a total of 3 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

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cusco or Lima bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check 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

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $40 (One-Way) or $80 (Return).

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