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

The cheapest way to get from Lima to Copiapó is to bus and train which costs $80 - $95 and takes 44h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lima to Copiapó is to fly and bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $200 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Lima and Copiapó?

No, there is no direct bus from Lima to Copiapó. However, there are services departing from Lima 28 de Julio and arriving at Terrapuerto Atacama via Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 30m.

How far is it from Lima to Copiapó?

The distance between Lima and Copiapó is 1880 km. The road distance is 2447.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lima to Copiapó without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 45m and costs $75 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Lima to Copiapó, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lima to Copiapó bus from?

Lima to Copiapó bus services, operated by CIVA, depart from Lima 28 de Julio station.

Where does the Lima to Copiapó bus arrive?

Lima to Copiapó bus services, operated by CIVA, arrive at Tacna station.

What is the time difference between Lima and Copiapó?

Copiapó is 2h ahead of Lima. It is currently 10:40 AM in Lima and 12:40 PM in Copiapó.

Can I drive from Lima to Copiapó?

Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Copiapó is 2448 km. It takes approximately 33h 5m to drive from Lima to Copiapó.

Where can I stay near Copiapó?

There are 83+ hotels available in Copiapó.

Lima to Copiapó - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lima to Copiapó by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane LIM - CPO
2. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Castherbus
7h 4m
$202–625
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terrapuerto Atacamabus
43h 30m
$77–170
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus 524
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
3. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Turbusbus
38h 45m
$79–172
Drive 2,447.5 km
1. Drive from Lima to Copiapócar 2,447.5 km
33h 5m
$368–532
Bus, train via Terrapuerto Atacama
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Arequipabus 524
2. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
3. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terrapuerto Atacamabus
38h 57m
$96–188
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal Terrestre Plaza Norte to Tacnabus
2. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Pullman Busbus
44h 16m
$80–93

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

12Weekly Planes

8h 18mAverage Duration

$182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,880.3 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Copiapó, Chile?

You can take a bus from Lima 28 de Julio to Terrapuerto Atacama via Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 43h 30m.

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