What is the cheapest way to get from Cusco to Lima?

The cheapest way to get from Cusco to Lima is to bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 25h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cusco to Lima?

The fastest way to get from Cusco to Lima is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $60 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Cusco and Lima?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cusco and arriving at Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h.

How far is it from Cusco to Lima?

The distance between Cusco and Lima is 593 km. The road distance is 1024.2 km.

How do I travel from Cusco to Lima without a car?

The best way to get from Cusco to Lima without a car is to bus which takes 25h and costs $29 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Cusco to Lima?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Cusco to Lima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cusco to Lima bus from?

Cusco to Lima bus services, operated by Oltursa, depart from Cusco station.

Bus or fly from Cusco to Lima?

The best way to get from Cusco to Lima is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 25h.

Where does the Cusco to Lima bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cusco to Lima?

Yes, the driving distance between Cusco to Lima is 1024 km. It takes approximately 17h 36m to drive from Cusco to Lima.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cusco to Lima?

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Where can I stay near Lima?

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Cusco to Lima - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cusco to Lima by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)plane CUZ - LIM
1h 42m
$60–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Nortebus Cusco / ...
25h
$29–60
Drive 1,024.2 km
1. Drive from Cusco to Limacar 1,024.2 km
17h 36m
$154–223
Bus via Andahuaylas
1. Take the bus from Cusco to Andahuaylasbus Cusco
2. Take the bus from Andahuaylas to Limabus Lima
26h
$39–57

Cusco to Lima by bus

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Distance: 592.6 km
Duration: 1h 42m

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

Sky Airline, JetSMART, and LATAM Chile fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Oltursa operates a bus from Cusco to Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte once daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 25h. Two other operators also service this route.

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