What is the cheapest way to get from Arequipa to Cuenca?

The cheapest way to get from Arequipa to Cuenca is to bus which costs $85 - $210 and takes 37h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arequipa to Cuenca?

The fastest way to get from Arequipa to Cuenca is to fly which takes 9h 45m and costs $120 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Arequipa and Cuenca?

No, there is no direct bus from Arequipa to Cuenca. However, there are services departing from Arequipa and arriving at Cuenca via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima and Chiclayo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.

How far is it from Arequipa to Cuenca?

The distance between Arequipa and Cuenca is 1710 km. The road distance is 2426.2 km.

How do I travel from Arequipa to Cuenca without a car?

The best way to get from Arequipa to Cuenca without a car is to bus via Chiclayo which takes 36h 15m and costs $95 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Arequipa to Cuenca?

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Arequipa to Cuenca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arequipa to Cuenca bus from?

Arequipa to Cuenca bus services, operated by Oltursa, depart from Arequipa station.

Bus or fly from Arequipa to Cuenca?

The best way to get from Arequipa to Cuenca is to fly which takes 9h 45m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiclayo, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 36h 15m.

Where does the Arequipa to Cuenca bus arrive?

Arequipa to Cuenca bus services, operated by Oltursa, arrive at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte station.

Can I drive from Arequipa to Cuenca?

Yes, the driving distance between Arequipa to Cuenca is 2426 km. It takes approximately 33h 36m to drive from Arequipa to Cuenca.

Where can I stay near Cuenca?

There are 462+ hotels available in Cuenca.

Arequipa to Cuenca - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Arequipa to Cuenca by plane, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Cuenca (CUE)plane AQP - CUE
9h 45m
$129–490
Bus #3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Lima - Nicolás Arriolabus
2. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus
45h 48m
$82–200
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Lima to Chiclayobus
3. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Cuencabus
36h 15m
$96–187
Drive 2,426.2 km
1. Drive from Arequipa to Cuencacar 2,426.2 km
33h 36m
$365–527
Fly to Tumbes, bus
1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Tumbes (TBP)plane AQP - TBP
2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus
10h 48m
$170–354
Fly to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane AQP - GYE
2. Take the taxi from Guayaquil-Airport-GYE to Cuencataxi
10h 29m
$329–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Lima Paseo de la República to Tumbesbus
3. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Cuencabus
37h 56m
$88–204
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Cuencabus
45h 7m
$134–241

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

19Weekly Planes

10h 10mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,710 km
Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Cuenca, Ecuador?

LATAM Chile and JetSMART fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Cuenca (CUE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arequipa to Cuenca via Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte, Lima, Lima, and Chiclayo in around 36h 15m.

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