The average bus between Cusco and Lima takes 22h 41m 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 4:00 PM which arrives into Lima at 3:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 41m. 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 41m.
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.
Book your Cusco to Lima bus tickets online with CIVA and Oltursa.
The distance between Cusco and Lima is 572.9 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
Oltursa operates a bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte once daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 25h. Two other operators also service this route.