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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lima and Cusco takes 21h 43m and the fastest bus takes 15h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.

21h 43m
Duration
1,065 km
Distance
$45
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cuscobus bus Lima
15h 45m
$28–90

Lima to Cusco bus times

Buses run every 2 hours 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,064.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 43m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Cusco, Peru?

Cruz del Sur operates a bus from Lima Plaza Norte to Cusco twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Three other operators also service this route.

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