The average bus between Lima and Arequipa takes 16h 34m and the fastest bus takes 15h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Lima to Arequipa. 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 hourly between Lima and Arequipa. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lima is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Arequipa at 1:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lima to Arequipa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lima station and arriving at Arequipa station. Services depart hourly, and operate Every 2 hours. The journey takes approximately 16h 34m.
Lima to Arequipa bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, depart from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.
Lima to Arequipa bus services, operated by Cruz del Sur, arrive at Arequipa station.
The distance between Lima and Arequipa is 764.8 km. The road distance is 1,007 km.
Oltursa operates a bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipa every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 13h 30m. 10 other operators also service this route.
