The average bus between Lima and Cusco takes 21h 37m and the fastest bus takes 15h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Lima to Cusco. 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 Cusco. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lima is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Cusco at 12:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lima to Cusco? 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 Cusco station. Services depart hourly, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 21h 37m.
Lima to Cusco bus services, operated by Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi, depart from Lima Plaza Norte station.
Lima to Cusco bus services, operated by Paredes Estrella Ferkaxi, arrive at Cusco station.
The distance between Lima and Cusco is 572.9 km. The road distance is 1,065 km.
Cruz del Sur operates a bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cusco twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Six other operators also service this route.
