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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Arequipa is to bus which costs $85 - $210 and takes 38h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Arequipa is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Arequipa?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Arequipa. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Arequipa via Chiclayo, Lima and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 14m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Arequipa?

The distance between Cuenca and Arequipa is 1711 km. The road distance is 2420.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Arequipa without a car is to bus via Chiclayo which takes 36h 14m and costs $95 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Cuenca to Arequipa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Arequipa bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cuenca to Arequipa?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Arequipa is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiclayo, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 36h 14m.

Where does the Cuenca to Arequipa bus arrive?

Cuenca to Arequipa bus services, operated by Transportes Azuay, arrive at Chiclayo station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Arequipa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Arequipa is 2420 km. It takes approximately 33h 10m to drive from Cuenca to Arequipa.

Where can I stay near Arequipa?

There are 458+ hotels available in Arequipa.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cuenca to Arequipa 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 from Cuenca
best
1. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane CUE - AQP
8h 10m
$170–598
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus
2. Take the bus from Tumbes to Lima Paseo de la Repúblicabus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus
38h 9m
$88–208
Bus via Chiclayo
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Chiclayobus
2. Take the bus from Chiclayo to Limabus
3. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus
36h 14m
$95–188
Drive 2,420.1 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Arequipacar 2,420.1 km
33h 10m
$364–526
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Cuenca to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane GYE - AQP
8h 47m
$332–596
Bus to Tumbes, fly
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Huaquillasbus
2. Fly from Tumbes (TBP) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)plane TBP - AQP
10h 42m
$170–355
Bus via Piura
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Cuenca to Terminal de Piurabus
2. Take the bus from Piura to Lima La Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Lima to Arequipabus
44h 20m
$201–223
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Lima Javier Pradobus
3. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Arequipabus
46h 48m
$88–214

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

14Weekly Planes

11h 12mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cuenca to Arequipa.

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Distance: 1,711 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

LATAM Chile and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Cuenca (CUE) to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Arequipa via Chiclayo, Lima, Lima, and Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte in around 36h 14m.

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