Cusco to Arequipa

Cusco to Arequipa

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Cusco to Arequipa Schedule

Cusco to Arequipa Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Minivan 4pax Any timePEN 1,937
Sky Airline Economy 07:20 - 16:00PEN 335
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA232608:50 - 09:55PEN 154
JetSmart Economy 11:36 - 20:15PEN 206
Sky Airline Economy 12:00 - 20:50PEN 335
Sky Airline Economy 15:20 - 20:50PEN 335
LATAM Airlines Group Economy 16:55 - 21:20PEN 436
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA232618:10 - 19:15PEN 216
Cruz del Sur Reclining Seats 160 20:00 - 06:00PEN 94
Sky Airline Economy 22:20 - 06:10PEN 364

Transportation from Cusco to Arequipa

Facts about the transport from Cusco to Arequipa

Cheapest Transport$28
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure11:36 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day14
Distance504 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCruz del Sur, Daytrip, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Group, Oltursa

How to get from Cusco to Arequipa

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 650.65 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 27.28.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Cusco and Arequipa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cusco and Arequipa. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 16h 9m to reach Arequipa.

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

Travelling between Cusco and Arequipa can be as cheap as USD 27.28 if you opt for a Oltursa bus and as expensive as USD 650.65 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 and Arequipa ?

  • 6 from Cusco to Arequipa starting from 11:36 Cusco Airport until 20:06 Cusco Airport
  • 5 from Cusco to Arequipa starting from 19:00 Cusco Bus Station until 20:30 Cusco Bus Station
  • 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 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 55.37.

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

JetSmart, 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, Oltursa

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 to Arequipa?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% chosen Bus+Train
  • 30% decided to fly
  • 20% opted for a bus