There are 4 ways to get from Arequipa to Cusco by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane AQP - CUZ
2h 25m$49–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arequipa to Cuscobus
5h 30m$11–50Drive 458.9 km
- Drive from Arequipa to Cuscocar 458.9 km
7h 42m$69–100Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Arequipa to CuscoPrivate
5h$530
Arequipa to Cusco by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arequipa to Cusco is to bus which costs $11 - $50 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Arequipa to Cusco is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $45 - $160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arequipa and arriving at Cusco. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Arequipa and Cusco is 323 km. The road distance is 458.9 km.
The best way to get from Arequipa to Cusco without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $11 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Arequipa to Cusco, including transfers.
Arequipa to Cusco bus services, operated by Andoriña Tours, depart from Arequipa station.
The best way to get from Arequipa to Cusco is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $45 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $50 and takes 5h 30m.
Arequipa to Cusco bus services, operated by Andoriña Tours, arrive at Cusco station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arequipa to Cusco is 459 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Arequipa to Cusco.
What companies run services between Arequipa, Peru and Cusco, Peru?
LATAM Chile flies from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) twice daily. Alternatively, Andoriña Tours operates a bus from Arequipa to Cusco twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 30m. 11 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–190
- Phone
- +51 993 585 217
Bus from Arequipa to Cusco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- redbus.pe
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