The average bus between Cusco and Lima takes 22h 16m and the fastest bus takes 21h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cusco to Lima. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cusco and Lima. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cusco is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Lima at 2:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cusco station and arriving at Lima station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 22h 16m.
Cusco to Lima bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, depart from Cusco station.
Cusco to Lima bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, arrive at Lima station.
The distance between Cusco and Lima is 494.6 km. The road distance is 1,023 km.
CIVA operates a bus from Cusco to Lima twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 21h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
