How To Get From Arequipa to Cusco Best Way – You can go by bus, plane and by car.
What Is The Distance From Arequipa to Cusco?
The distance from Arequipa to Cusco is 513 kilometers. Click here to book online Cusco activities and tours
The travel time by car from Arequipa to Cusco is around 9 hours. Read here how to get from Cusco to Arequipa the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Arequipa to Cusco?
The cheapest way from Arequipa to Cusco is by bus for $26 USD you can book online and it will take around 10 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Arequipa to Cusco?
The best way from Arequipa to Cusco is by plane for $50-150 USD and it will take 1 hour on a direct flight for $150 USD or 5 hours if you don’t get a direct flight for $50 USD.
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WHERE TO STAY IN CUSCO
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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How To Get From Arequipa to Cusco
By Plane From Arequipa to Cusco (Best Way)
The best way from Arequipa to Cusco is by plane for $50-150 USD and it will take 1 hour on a direct flight for $150 USD or 5 hours if you don’t get a direct flight for $50 USD.
Bus From Arequipa to Cusco (Cheapest Way)
The cheapest way from Arequipa to Cusco is by bus. There are a few bus companies going from Arequipa to Cusco 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 AREQUIPA TO CUSCO
The bus schedule from Arequipa to Cusco is running from 7 pm to 9 pm. Cruz del Sur Buses and Oltursa are leaving at night time. You can check Cruz del Sur schedule and prices and Oltursa schedule and prices.
The bus fare from Arequipa to Cusco with Cruz del Sur and Oltursa starts at $26 USD and you can book online and it will take 10 hours.
You will get to Cusco Bus Terminal (check the exact location here in Google Maps). We loved Oltursa because was so comfortable and we could enjoy snacks included on the bus ticket.
Other Bus Companies Schedule From Arequipa to Cusco
There are other bus companies going from Arequipa to Cusco apart from Cruz del Sur and Oltursa like Tauro Bus and Jean Buss. The bus schedule is similar leaving from Cusco Bus Terminal depending on the bus company different schedule but at night time all of them.
BEST WAY FROM AREQUIPA TO CUSCO BUS VS PLANE
The best way from Arequipa to Cusco is by night bus for $26 USD you can book online if you are on a budget and it will take around 10 hours. You will save a night of accommodation!
The best way from Arequipa to Cusco is by plane for $50-150 USD if you want comfort and it will take 1 hour on a direct flight for $150 USD or 5 hours if you don’t get a direct flight for $50 USD.
Happy Travels!
About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.