What is the cheapest way to get from Arequipa to Copiapó?

The cheapest way to get from Arequipa to Copiapó is to bus and train which costs $50 - $100 and takes 24h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arequipa to Copiapó?

The fastest way to get from Arequipa to Copiapó is to fly and bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $290 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Arequipa and Copiapó?

No, there is no direct bus from Arequipa to Copiapó. However, there are services departing from Arequipa and arriving at Terrapuerto Atacama via Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

How far is it from Arequipa to Copiapó?

The distance between Arequipa and Copiapó is 1278 km. The road distance is 1604.4 km.

How do I travel from Arequipa to Copiapó without a car?

The best way to get from Arequipa to Copiapó without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 15m and costs $50 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Arequipa to Copiapó, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arequipa to Copiapó bus from?

Arequipa to Copiapó bus services, operated by Transporte Moquegua Turismo, depart from Arequipa station.

Where does the Arequipa to Copiapó bus arrive?

Arequipa to Copiapó bus services, operated by Transporte Moquegua Turismo, arrive at Tacna station.

What is the time difference between Arequipa and Copiapó?

Copiapó is 2h ahead of Arequipa. It is currently 3:33 PM in Arequipa and 5:33 PM in Copiapó.

Can I drive from Arequipa to Copiapó?

Yes, the driving distance between Arequipa to Copiapó is 1604 km. It takes approximately 22h 47m to drive from Arequipa to Copiapó.

Where can I stay near Copiapó?

There are 84+ hotels available in Copiapó.

Arequipa to Copiapó - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Arequipa to Copiapó by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane AQP - CPO
2. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Castherbus
11h 52m
$294–915
Bus via Taltal - Cruce
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Taltal - Crucebus
4. Take the bus from Taltal - Cruce to Terrapuerto Atacamabus
25h 34m
$50–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
2. Take the train from Tacna to Aricatrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Turbusbus
24h 15m
$51–98
Drive 1,604.4 km
1. Drive from Arequipa to Copiapócar 1,604.4 km
22h 47m
$242–349
Bus, bus to Chacalluta Arica Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Arica Airportbus
3. Fly from Chacalluta Arica Airport (ARI) to Chamonate Airport (CPO)plane ARI - CPO
4. Take the bus from Cruce de Aeropuerto de Atacama to Terminal Castherbus
12h 10m
$105–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terrapuerto Atacamabus
25h 5m
$65–133
Bus via Terminal Copiapó - Pullman Bus
1. Take the bus from Arequipa to Tacnabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría to Terminal Internacional Aricabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario de Arica to Terminal Copiapó - Pullman Busbus
25h 25m
$64–92

Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Chamonate Airport (CPO) flights

7Weekly Planes

11h 11mAverage Duration

$284Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Arequipa to Copiapó.

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Distance: 1,278.4 km
Duration: 11h 52m

What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Copiapó, Chile?

You can take a bus from Arequipa to Terrapuerto Atacama via Tacna, Terminal Terrestre Internacional Manuel A. Odría, Terminal Internacional Arica, and Terminal Rodoviario de Arica in around 25h 5m.

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