How To Get From Cusco To Arequipa By Bus – All Possible Ways

Last updated on December 2nd, 2022 at 11:33 am

We will tell you how to get from Cusco to Arequipa. The distance from Cusco to Arequipa is 513 kilometers.

The travel time from Cusco to Arequipa is around 9 hours by car. Click here to book online Arequipa activities and day trips.

The cheapest way from Cusco to Arequipa is by bus for $20 USD that you can book online. The travel time by bus from Cusco to Arequipa is around 10 hours. Read her Palccoyo Mountain travel guide and how to get from Cusco to Machu Picchu

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WHERE TO STAY IN AREQUIPA

The accommodation price can take you around $10–15 USD if you stay in a cheap room. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $30-50 USD and for more than $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Arequipa.

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Cusco to Arequipa

Bus From Cusco to Arequipa (Cheapest Way)

The cheapest way from Cusco to Arequipa is by bus. There are a few bus companies going from Cusco to Arequipa all of them at night time which is perfect to save one-night accommodation since the bus takes around 10 hours travel time.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM CUSCO TO AREQUIPA

The bus schedule from Cusco to Arequipa is running from 7 pm to 9 pm. Cruz del Sur Buses and Oltursa are going from Cusco to Arequipa at night time. You can check Cruz del Sur schedule and prices and Oltursa schedule and prices.

The bus fare from Cusco to Arequipa with Cruz del Sur and Oltursa starts at $20 USD and you can book online. The travel time from Cusco to Arequipa is 10 hours and you will get to Arequipa Bus Terminal. We loved Oltursa because was so comfortable and we could enjoy snacks included on the bus ticket.

There is an Entrance fee 1.5 PEN per person which is less than half of a dollar at Cusco Bus Terminal before boarding the bus.

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Other Bus Companies Schedule From Cusco to Arequipa

There are other bus companies going from Cusco to Arequipa apart from Cruz del Sur and Oltursa like Tauro Bus and Jean Buss. The bus schedule is similarly leaving from Cusco Bus Terminal depending on the bus company different schedule but at night time all of them.

The bus fare from Cusco to Arequipa is starting at 70-80 PEN which is $20 USD and the bus travel time will be around 10 hours.

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WHERE TO STAY IN AREQUIPA

The accommodation price can take you around $10–15 USD if you stay in a cheap room. For mid-budget accommodation starts at $30-50 USD and for more than $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Peru.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN PERU

A total of $5-6 USD can be your daily food budget travel in Arequipa. Local food in a local restaurant will start from $2-5 USD. You can get snacks like street foods for $1 USD. You can buy a combination of ceviche and lomo saltado with a drink for only $3 USD.

BEST TIME TO VISIT IN AREQUIPA

You can go to Arequipa any time of the year. The months of December to February are the best time to visit Peru because is the sunniest and also the peak season. October to November is the months ideal for those working with a budget because it is considered the low season in the country.

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ATMS AND CASH IN AREQUIPA

The official currency of Peru is called Peruvian Sol (PEN). And $1 USD=3.75 PEN. ATMs and exchange office are available all throughout the city. And it is also advisable to withdraw as much as you can because fees for transactions tend to be higher for foreign cars. Banco de la Nacion is the only bank which isn’t charging commissions for foreigner cards in Arequipa and Peru.

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Bank Fees For Foreigner Cards In Peru

Most of the banks in Peru will charge fees for foreigner cards in Peru. We only found Banco de la Nacion that wasn’t charging any fee.

Check the list below with the exact fees for foreigner cards in Peru and how much money are you allowed to withdraw in Peru with every bank.

Bank	Amount Allowed And Fees
Banco De La Nacion	400 PEN Withdraw And No Fees
Interbank	400 PEN Withdraw And 19 PEN Fees
BCP	700 PEN Withdraw And 27 PEN Fees
BBVA	400 PEN Withdraw And 25 PEN Fees
ScotiaBank	400 PEN Withdraw And 20 PEN Fees

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