Lima to Cusco Bus

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Lima to Cusco Route Summary

Lima to Cusco 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 Lima bus station at 13:00h, arriving at Cusco bus station at 14:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 16:00h, arriving at 14:15h the following day.
Departure station and country Lima, Peru
Arrival station and country Cusco, Peru
Travel Distance 1102 km
Average Trip Duration 12h 07min
Total Departures 6
Popular Operators Cruz del Sur, Oltursa
Lowest Price €36
Transportation Options Bus, Plane



Getting from Lima and Cusco by bus

The shortest travel distance between Lima and Cusco is 1102 km. The fastest bus which departs at 16:00 has a travel time of 22:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 25:00h. 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 Cusco earlier, there are 6 night buses from Lima to Cusco. The overnight buses depart between 13:00 and 16:00 and arrive between 14:00 and 14:15 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 Lima to Cusco 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 Lima or Cusco bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Lima

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

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  Cusco

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


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €36 (One-Way) or €72 (Return).

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