The average bus between Lima and Cusco takes 22h 19m and the fastest bus takes 20h 30m. 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 7:30 PM which arrives into Cusco at 5:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 19m. 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 22h 19m.
Lima to Cusco bus services, operated by Grupo Palomino, depart from Lima - Luna Pizarro station.
Lima to Cusco bus services, operated by Grupo Palomino, arrive at Cusco station.
The distance between Lima and Cusco is 572.9 km. The road distance is 1,062 km.
Grupo Palomino operates a bus from Lima - Luna Pizarro to Cusco 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 22h. Six other operators also service this route.
