The average bus between Cusco and Lima takes 21h 50m 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 21h 50m. 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 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 21h 50m.
Cusco to Lima bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Cusco station.
Cusco to Lima bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.
The distance between Cusco and Lima is 572.9 km. The road distance is 1,030 km.
Expreso Los Chankas operates a bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte twice daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 21h. Three other operators also service this route.
