Arica to La Paz Bus

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Arica to La Paz Route Summary

Arica to La Paz bus is a popular way of travelling between Chile and Bolivia.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Arica bus station at 07:00h, arriving at La Paz bus station at 18:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 12:00h the following day.
Departure station and country Arica, Chile
Arrival station and country La Paz, Bolivia
Travel Distance 494 km
Average Trip Duration 12h 30min
Total Departures 6
Popular Operators Trans Litoral, Nuevo Continente Internacional
Lowest Price €24
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Arica and La Paz by bus

The shortest travel distance between Arica and La Paz is 494 km. The fastest bus which departs at 07:00 has a travel time of 11:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 14:00h. 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 La Paz earlier, there are 4 night buses from Arica to La Paz. The overnight buses depart between 21:30 and 23:00 and arrive between 11:30 and 12:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to La Paz:
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Bus companies operating the Arica to La Paz 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.

Trans Litoral
Nuevo Continente Internacional

Departure and arrival stations

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

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €24 (One-Way) or €48 (Return).

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