Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa

Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa

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Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa Schedule

Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Minivan 7pax Any timePEN 2,161
Sky Airline Economy 07:25 - 14:00PEN 1,046
LATAM Airlines Group Economy 08:50 - 18:57€ 88.74
LATAM Airlines Group Economy 10:40 - 17:30PEN 387
LATAM Airlines Group Economy 13:25 - 18:35$ 55.35
Sky Airline Economy 15:20 - 18:55PEN 325
LATAM Airlines Group Economy 16:55 - 20:17€ 117.81
Cruz del Sur Cruzero Evolution 140 19:00 - 05:40$ 19.40
Transzela Sleeper 20:45 - 07:15$ 27.60
LATAM Airlines Group Economy 22:00 - 19:05PEN 1,422

Transportation from Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa

Facts about the transport from Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure6:20 PM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day11
Distance525 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCruz del Sur, Daytrip, LATAM Airlines Group, Oltursa, Transzela

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How to get from Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa

Travelling between Cusco Railway Station and Arequipa is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 514.13 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.08.

How long does it take to get from Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Cusco Railway Station and Arequipa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cusco Railway Station and Arequipa. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 10h 30m to reach Arequipa.

How much does it cost to get from Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa?

Travelling between Cusco Railway Station and Arequipa can be as cheap as USD 19.08 if you opt for a Cruz del Sur bus and as expensive as USD 514.13 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cusco Railway Station and Arequipa ?

  • 5 from Cusco to Arequipa starting from 18:20 Cusco Airport until 21:55 Cusco Airport
  • 3 from Cusco to Arequipa starting from 20:00 Terminal Cruz del Sur Santiago until 20:30 Terminal Cruz del Sur Santiago
  • 3 from Cusco to Arequipa starting from 00:00 Cusco Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Cusco Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cusco to Arequipa, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 117.81.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cusco and Arequipa

LATAM Airlines Group

Bus

Travelling from Cusco to Arequipa overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cusco and Arequipa

Cruz del Sur

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Cusco and Arequipa

Daytrip

What is the most popular transport to get from Cusco Railway Station to Arequipa?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 70% opted for a bus
  • 30% chosen Bus+Train