There are 5 ways to get from Arequipa to Bolivia by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to El Alto International Airport
best- Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to El Alto International Airport (LPB)plane AQP - LPB
7h 50m$279–460Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arequipa to La Pazbus
- Take the bus from La Paz to Santa Cruzbus La Paz
31h 4m$56–115Bus via Cochabamba
- Take the bus from Arequipa to La Pazbus
- Take the bus from La Paz to Cochabambabus
- Take the bus from Cochabamba to Santa Cruz de la Sierrabus
28h 31m$57–325Drive 1,303.5 km
- Drive from Arequipa to Santa Cruz de la Sierracar 1,303.5 km
20h 53m$196–283Fly to Viru Viru International Airport
- Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane AQP - VVI
9h$320–501
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arequipa to Bolivia is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 31h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Arequipa to Bolivia is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $270 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Arequipa to Bolivia. However, there are services departing from Arequipa and arriving at Santa Cruz de la Sierra via La Paz, Plaza Colón and Cochabamba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 31m.
The distance between Arequipa and Bolivia is 370 km. The road distance is 1303.5 km.
The best way to get from Arequipa to Bolivia without a car is to bus via Cochabamba which takes 28h 31m and costs $55 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Arequipa to Bolivia, including transfers.
Arequipa to Bolivia bus services, operated by Nuevo Continente Internacional, depart from Arequipa station.
The best way to get from Arequipa to Bolivia is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $270 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Cochabamba, which costs $55 - $330 and takes 28h 31m.
Arequipa to Bolivia bus services, operated by Nuevo Continente Internacional, arrive at La Paz station.
Bolivia is 1h ahead of Arequipa. It is currently 11:59 PM in Arequipa and 12:59 AM in Bolivia.
What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Bolivia?
LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to El Alto International Airport (LPB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arequipa to Santa Cruz de la Sierra via La Paz, Cochabamba, Plaza Colón, Avenida República, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz de la Sierra in around 28h 31m.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to El Alto International Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to El Alto International Airport via Cuzco, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
Flights from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Cuzco, Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–750
Flights from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Lima, El Alto International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 9m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
- Phone
- +591 22283843
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Arequipa to La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Book at
- Tickets Bolivia
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Arequipa to Bolivia is 1303 km. It takes approximately 20h 53m to drive from Arequipa to Bolivia.
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